Spinnaker Spence 300vsWilliam Wood Valiant

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Spinnaker Spence 300 at true scale

Spence 300

William Wood Valiant at true scale

Valiant

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

lowest

49mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

100m

MSRP

$650

lowest

$820

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$820
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Reviews

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

Spinnaker Spence 300

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Spence 300 for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and versatile wear. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its value, with some seeing it as a budget alternative to more expensive dive watches. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 300m water resistance. However, some community members find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, and a few suggest other brands offer better value at similar price points. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Spence 300 highly for its impressive case dimensions and overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's thin 10.9mm profile for a 300m diver is a key strength. No shared weakness was identified.

William Wood Valiant

Owners praise the William Wood Valiant's unique, conversation-starting design inspired by British Fire Exit signs, featuring a gunmetal gray PVD-coated 41mm steel case and a strap made from recycled fire hose. Reviewers highlight the playful "Fire Exit man" graphics on the day/date indicators and rotor as notable elements. One owner considers the price of over £900 to be excessive. The watch uses a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and is water-resistant to 100 meters. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the William Wood Valiant for its distinctive theme and use of upcycled materials, despite some finding the price high.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is praised for its unique use of upcycled firefighting materials. The price is considered high relative to the movement specifications.

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