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Spinnaker Spence 300vsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spence 30040mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
Spence 30040h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Spence 300300m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Spence 300$650
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
11.5mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
10mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
6N42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$315

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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 Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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