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Spinnaker Dark PurplevsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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

Dark Purple
SpinnakerDark Purple
MSRP $289
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dark Purple45mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Dark Purple40h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Dark Purple550m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Dark Purple$289
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
21mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
50mm
Water Resistance
550m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Dark Purple
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$289
$189

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What people say

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Spinnaker Dark Purple

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dark Purple's build quality and sharp aesthetics, with particular admiration for the stunning purple dial that shines in sunlight and the smooth, bidirectional rotating bezel operated by a crown. One owner notes that Spinnaker makes attractive purple dial watches but criticizes their large size. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dark Purple highly for its stunning dial and smooth bezel action.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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