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Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)vsTissot Telemeter 1938

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

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)
SpinnakerHull California (Olive Oyl Red)
MSRP $375
Telemeter 1938
TissotTelemeter 1938
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)42mm
Telemeter 193842mm
Power Reserve
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)40h
Telemeter 193868h
Water Resistance
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)100m
Telemeter 193830m
MSRP
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)$375
Telemeter 1938$2,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
15mm
13.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Olive Oyl Red
Silver
Indices
Applied
Arabic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Valjoux A05.231
Power Reserve
40h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$2,400

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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.

Tissot Telemeter 1938

The Tissot Telemeter 1938 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired aesthetic, handsome dial finishing, and value as a mechanical chronograph. Owners and reviewers highlight its balanced dial, the "old-looking" vintage logo, and the attractive two-tone dial variations. The Valjoux A05.231 movement is noted for its 68-hour power reserve, though one owner describes its feel as "alive" and "like its engine." The double-sided anti-reflective coating and the way sunlight interacts with the hands are also appreciated. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as being too large for a retro-inspired watch, with many wishing for a smaller option, and its 30-meter water resistance is considered poor. The pusher feel is described as sharp, though slightly stiff, and one reviewer found the Tissot branding on the dial and crown excessive.

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