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Spinnaker Wreck AutomaticvsSternglas Taiga GMT

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Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wreck Automatic44mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Wreck Automatic40h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Wreck Automatic200m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Wreck Automatic$189
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Ronda 505.24H
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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