Which is cheaper, the Sinn 103 St Ty Hd or the Spinnaker Spence 300?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Spence 300 is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $2,797 for the Sinn 103 St Ty Hd — a $2,147 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sinn 103 St Ty Hd or the Spinnaker Spence 300?

The Sinn 103 St Ty Hd wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Spence 300 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sinn 103 St Ty Hd or the Spinnaker Spence 300?

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Sinn 103 St Ty Hd.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sinn 103 St Ty Hd or the Spinnaker Spence 300?

The Sinn 103 St Ty Hd carries a 48-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Spence 300.

What movement does the Sinn 103 St Ty Hd run compared to the Spinnaker Spence 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sinn 103 St Ty Hd uses the ETA 7750 and the Spinnaker Spence 300 uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Sinn 103 St Ty HdvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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

Sinn 103 St Ty Hd

103 St Ty Hd

MSRP $2,797

Spinnaker Spence 300

spence-300-automatic-aquamarine-sp-5097-aa

MSRP $650

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

103 St Ty Hd41mm

Spence 30040mm

Power Reserve

103 St Ty Hd48h

Spence 30040h

Water Resistance

103 St Ty Hd200m

Spence 300300m

MSRP

103 St Ty Hd$2,797

Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Aquamarine

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA 7750

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

48h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,797

$650

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sinn 103 St Ty Hd

The Sinn 103 St Ty Hd is widely praised as a stunning, heritage-inspired pilot's chronograph with a utilitarian feel and bold red accents on a black dial. Owners note it offers a different experience compared to typical Sinn watches. It features a hand-wound Sellita SW510 M movement, a 58-hour power reserve, 20 ATM water resistance, and impact-resistant acrylic glass. The Sinn 103 St Ty Hd is priced at €2,590 and is limited to 1,000 units. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 103 St Ty Hd highly for its unique aesthetic and tool watch attributes.

From video reviewers

The watch's robustness and ability to withstand extreme conditions without compromising accuracy are notable strengths. The relatively high price point is a shared weakness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's thickness, with one reviewer considering it a drawback and the other not mentioning it.

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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