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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)

The watch offers 100M water resistance at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spence 30040mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)30mm
Power Reserve
Spence 300
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Water Resistance
Spence 300300m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)50m
MSRP
Spence 300$650
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30mm
Thickness
11.5mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
8mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Aquamarine

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6N01
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$350
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