Spinnaker Spence 300vsYema Skin Diver CMM.20

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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

Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 at true scale

Skin Diver CMM.20

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

47mm

lowest

Thickness

11.5mm

11.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$650

lowest

$2,372

Movement

Seiko NH35

Yema CMM.20

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Yema CMM.20

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$2,372
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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.

Yema Skin Diver CMM.20

The Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 is lauded for its vintage aesthetic, 39.5mm case size, and well-proportioned handset with sharp indices. Owners praise its textured cream dial, French tool watch elegance, and the smooth winding feel of the in-house CMM.20 micro-rotor movement. The fully brushed bracelet with toolless micro-adjust clasp is considered Yema's best yet. Accuracy readings range from -3/+7 seconds per day to approximately 0 to -10 seconds per day. Some reviewers noted questionable finishing on a prototype's hour hand and a rattly, stamped clasp. The watch's pricing has been questioned by some due to brand QC reputation, and its extended lug-to-lug may challenge smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 for its vintage styling and improved bracelet design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The sapphire bezel insert and in-house CMM.20 movement are noted strengths. Reviewers questioned the value proposition compared to other Yema models.

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