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Spinnaker Spence 300vsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325
What people say

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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.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spence 30040mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Spence 30040h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Spence 300300m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Spence 300$650
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
6N76
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$325
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