Spinnaker Wreck AutomaticvsDOXA 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 Wreck Automatic at true scale

Wreck Automatic

DOXA SUB 200 II at true scale

SUB 200 II

Diameter

44mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$189

lowest

$1,750

Movement

Seiko NH35

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Thickness
14mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$1,750
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Reviews

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

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

Owners praise the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic for its exceptional value and the best bezel and crown action experienced across many watches, including high-end brands, noting its cool distressed finish. Reviewers highlight the hand-finished, abraded aluminum bezel inserts and etched dials designed to look weathered, with applied indices and arrow-shaped hands for legibility. The 44mm steel case is water-resistant to 200 meters and houses a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its outstanding value and tactile user experience at its price point.

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.