Spinnaker Tesei Bronze SwissvsYema Navygraf Heritage

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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

Yema Navygraf Heritage at true scale

Navygraf Heritage

Diameter

43mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

16mm

10.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

100m

MSRP

$850

lowest

$990

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
16mm
10.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$850
$990
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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.

Yema Navygraf Heritage

Owners widely praise the Yema Navygraf Heritage for its comfortable 39mm wearability and faithful reissue of a 1970s model, with craftsmanship often noted as better than expected. Some owners highlight its retro look, yellow hands for legibility, and unique case design. However, multiple owners report quality control issues, including bezel free play, misalignment, and crown seating problems. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting it runs at +10 to +15 seconds per day, while another regulated theirs after losing 30 seconds per day, though another owner states theirs is accurate. The bezel is described as super tight to turn by one owner, despite having precise 120 clicks. Overall, owners find the Yema Navygraf Heritage a good-looking and quirky watch with notable value for its design and build.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size and comfortable wearability are consistently praised. The in-house MBP1000 movement is mentioned as a strength by multiple reviewers. Reviewers disagree on the movement's quality, with one suggesting it should not have passed quality control while others highlight it as a positive feature.