Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic or the Tissot Tradition?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $189, against $450 for the Tissot Tradition — a $261 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic or the Tissot Tradition?

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Tissot Tradition — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic or the Tissot Tradition?

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Tissot Tradition.

What movement does the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic run compared to the Tissot Tradition?

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic runs a automatic caliber (SII NH35A), while the Tissot Tradition runs a quartz.

Side by side

Spinnaker Wreck AutomaticvsTissot Tradition

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

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MSRP $189

Tissot Tradition

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MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Wreck Automatic44mm

Tradition42mm

Power Reserve

Wreck Automatic40h

Tradition40h

Water Resistance

Wreck Automatic200m

Tradition30m

MSRP

Wreck Automatic$189

Tradition$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

Roman and indexes

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$189

$450

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What people say

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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.

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Tissot Tradition

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically citing its 7.5mm slim case. One owner found the Tissot Tradition served him well after his first watch broke. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its slim and comfortable case design.

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