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Spinnaker Spence 300vsTissot Seastar 1000 GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650
Seastar 1000 GMT
TissotSeastar 1000 GMT
MSRP $575

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spence 30040mm
Seastar 1000 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Spence 30040h
Seastar 1000 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Spence 300300m
Seastar 1000 GMT300m
MSRP
Spence 300$650
Seastar 1000 GMT$575

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
11.77mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Black
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
11 1/2'''
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$575

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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.

Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT for its sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and GMT complication, with one owner expressing deep satisfaction. A point of contention for some is that Swiss quartz movements may exhibit second-hand misalignment with markers, unlike certain Japanese quartz movements. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT highly for its robust features and value.

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