Spinnaker Tesei Bronze SwissvsDOXA SUB 200 II

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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 Tesei Bronze Swiss at true scale

Tesei Bronze Swiss

DOXA SUB 200 II at true scale

SUB 200 II

Diameter

43mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

n/a

Thickness

16mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$850

lowest

$1,750

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Automatic

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
16mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Caribbean

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$850
$1,750
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Reviews

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

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its intricate detail and solid specifications for the price, with one owner highlighting the Sellita SW200 movement and ceramic bezel. However, some owners find the watch to feel light, with a bracelet that resembles aluminum and a dial that appears plastic-like, contributing to a cheap overall feel. Other community members note that while Spinnaker watches are generally well-built, their finishing is basic, and bracelets are considered less refined than those from some Chinese brands, with one owner criticizing the dial for too many numerals and an overly busy design. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss positively for its detailed dial and value, though some express a desire for a smaller case size and find the overall finishing to be basic.

DOXA SUB 200 II

Owners widely report the DOXA SUB 200 II wears smaller than its 44mm case size suggests due to its shape and lug length, and praise its new fumé dials. Reviewers note the collection's retro style, 200m water resistance, and the inclusion of beige Super-LumiNova. Some owners and reviewers criticize the watch for increasing in size and price, going against current downsizing trends, and the Sellita SW200-1 movement's 38-hour power reserve is flagged as less competitive than others. The Milanese bracelet is also mentioned as a potentially divisive feature, and the lack of on-the-fly clasp adjustment is noted. Overall, owners and reviewers find the DOXA SUB 200 II appealing for its retro design and unique fumé dials, despite concerns about its size and price increase.