Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic or the HELM Togiak Scout?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $189, against $265 for the HELM Togiak Scout — a $76 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic wears larger at 44mm versus 39.5mm for the HELM Togiak Scout — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the HELM Togiak Scout.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The HELM Togiak Scout carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic.

What movement does the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic run compared to the HELM Togiak Scout?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic uses the SII NH35A and the HELM Togiak Scout uses the Seiko Instruments NH36.

Side by side

Spinnaker Wreck AutomaticvsHELM Togiak Scout

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

HELM Togiak Scout

togiak-scout

MSRP $265

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Wreck Automatic44mm

Togiak Scout39.5mm

Power Reserve

Wreck Automatic40h

Togiak Scout40h

Water Resistance

Wreck Automatic200m

Togiak Scout100m

MSRP

Wreck Automatic$189

Togiak Scout$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

Seiko Instruments NH36

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Day, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$189

$265

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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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HELM Togiak Scout

Owners widely praise the HELM Togiak Scout for its impeccable build quality and top-flight customer service, noting it wears smaller than its specifications suggest and offers great visibility in water. Some owners across the HELM line flag slightly misaligned bezels, and a few find the watches unnecessarily thick. The HELM Togiak Scout is priced at $285. Overall, owners rate the HELM Togiak Scout highly for its solid tool watch construction and wearability at the price.

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