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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMTvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Aquamarine
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
C125
SII NH35A
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$650

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What people say

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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

Spinnaker Spence 300

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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