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Spinnaker Wreck AutomaticvsSwatch Sistem Meche

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Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

Swatch Sistem Meche

Owners widely report the Swatch Sistem Meche's automatic movement is durable, with one owner using theirs roughly for four years without issue. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting gains of 1-2 seconds daily when worn, but over 12 seconds when stationary, while another reports -2 seconds/day accuracy, praising it as remarkable for the price. The watch features a 90-hour power reserve, and its transparent case back is admired. However, the Swatch Sistem Meche's sealed, non-serviceable construction is a point of concern for some, who note that Swatch typically replaces rather than services these watches, and that the plastic case can scratch easily. The automatic movement does not hack, and some users report the minute hand takes time to adjust after setting. Overall, owners rate the Swatch Sistem Meche highly for its impressive power reserve and accuracy at its price point, despite concerns about its non-serviceable design.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wreck Automatic44mm
Sistem Meche42mm
Power Reserve
Wreck Automatic
Sistem Meche
Water Resistance
Wreck Automatic200m
Sistem Meche30m
MSRP
Wreck Automatic$189
Sistem Meche$250

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Mechanical
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
50.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$250
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