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Spinnaker Spence 300vsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

From video reviewers

The watch's thin 10.9mm profile for a 300m diver is a key strength. No shared weakness was identified.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its attractive, Grand Seiko-inspired case design and comfortable, lightweight wearability. Some owners highlight its value, noting an attractive grey market price around $170. Concerns have been raised regarding timekeeping accuracy, and one owner suggested the stock Hardlex crystal could be improved with sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at an affordable price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spence 30040mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)29.8mm
Power Reserve
Spence 300
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Water Resistance
Spence 300300m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Spence 300$650
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$240

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
29.8mm
Thickness
11.5mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6N22
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$240
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