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Spinnaker Spence 300vsUnimatic Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Unimatic Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only

Owners appreciate the 36mm case shape and the dial's concentric circles on the Unimatic Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only. One reviewer found the 36mm size to be the most wearable yet and appreciated the improved TPU strap, though they wished for more experimental dial designs and found the black DLC version less readable. Some owners note the 22mm lug spacing on the 36mm case can appear disproportionate, and one owner felt the large rehaut gave it an AliExpress aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Unimatic Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only appealing for its wearable 36mm case and unique dial details.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spence 30040mm
Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only36mm
Power Reserve
Spence 300
Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only
Water Resistance
Spence 300300m
Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only300m
MSRP
Spence 300$650
Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only$1,860

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.5mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Aquamarine

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,860
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