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Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)
SpinnakerHull California (Olive Oyl Red)
MSRP $375
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $725

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)42mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)$375
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Olive Oyl Red
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
V192
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$725

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What people say

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Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)'s polished case finish and textured dial, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. Some find the 24-hour subdial functionally illogical and visually unappealing, while others prefer a smoother dial texture over the current finish. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) for its striking dial and high-quality bracelet at its price point.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's gorgeous, unique red dial and vintage-inspired design, finding it a sturdy and reliable everyday watch. Some owners, however, question the value proposition at around $700 for a solar quartz model, citing its 13-15mm thickness and the 24-hour subdial as drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day, while another notes the V192 solar movement offers a six-month power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER a capable and versatile chronograph, with its striking dial and everyday wearability being the most frequently cited strengths.

From video reviewers

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's solar movement provides reliable power without battery replacements and accurate timekeeping, with a claimed accuracy of ±15 seconds per month. A notable trade-off is the watch's slightly thicker profile and somewhat lacking lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the bezel action is smooth and clicky, with one reviewer praising it and the other not mentioning it.

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