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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)vsSpinnaker Challenger Automatic

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Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199
Challenger Automatic
SpinnakerChallenger Automatic
MSRP $289

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Challenger Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Challenger Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
Challenger Automatic200m
MSRP
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199
Challenger Automatic$289

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9.4mm
19mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$289

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What people say

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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is widely praised for its fun, playful design, solid build quality, and satisfying bezel action. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm DLC-coated case and the thoughtful integration of the Popeye theme, with the character serving as the hour and minute hands. Reviewers note the reliable Seiko NH35 movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find the blue lume weaker than expected, and the ultra-domed sapphire crystal presents challenges for photography. The thick rubber strap is also cited as difficult to manage. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic highly for its unique character integration and solid dive watch fundamentals at its price point.

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