Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Spence 300 or the HELM Togiak Scout?

At MSRP the HELM Togiak Scout is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $650 for the Spinnaker Spence 300 — a $385 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Spence 300 or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The Spinnaker Spence 300 wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the HELM Togiak Scout — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Spence 300 or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the HELM Togiak Scout.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Spence 300 or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The HELM Togiak Scout carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Spence 300.

What movement does the Spinnaker Spence 300 run compared to the HELM Togiak Scout?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Spence 300 uses the SII NH35A and the HELM Togiak Scout uses the Seiko Instruments NH36.

Side by side

Spinnaker Spence 300vsHELM Togiak Scout

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

Spinnaker Spence 300

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MSRP $650

HELM Togiak Scout

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MSRP $265

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Spence 30040mm

Togiak Scout39.5mm

Power Reserve

Spence 30040h

Togiak Scout40h

Water Resistance

Spence 300300m

Togiak Scout100m

MSRP

Spence 300$650

Togiak Scout$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Aquamarine

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

Seiko Instruments NH36

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Day, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$265

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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.

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HELM Togiak Scout

Owners widely praise the HELM Togiak Scout for its impeccable build quality and top-flight customer service, noting it wears smaller than its specifications suggest and offers great visibility in water. Some owners across the HELM line flag slightly misaligned bezels, and a few find the watches unnecessarily thick. The HELM Togiak Scout is priced at $285. Overall, owners rate the HELM Togiak Scout highly for its solid tool watch construction and wearability at the price.

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