Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic or the Varius SEEK?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $189, against $1,095 for the Varius SEEK — a $906 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic or the Varius SEEK?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic or the Varius SEEK?

The Varius SEEK is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic.

What movement does the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic run compared to the Varius SEEK?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic uses the Seiko NH35 and the Varius SEEK uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

MSRP $189

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MSRP $1,095

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Wreck Automatic44mm

SEEK42mm

Power Reserve

Wreck Automatic—

SEEK38h

Water Resistance

Wreck Automatic200m

SEEK300m

MSRP

Wreck Automatic$189

SEEK$1,095

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

44mm

42mm

Thickness

14mm

13.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

48.5mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Grade 2 Titanium

Finish

—

Brushed satin

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW200-1

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$189

$1,095

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