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Spinnaker Challenger AutomaticvsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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Challenger Automatic
SpinnakerChallenger Automatic
MSRP $289
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Challenger Automatic42mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
Challenger Automatic40h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
Challenger Automatic200m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
Challenger Automatic$289
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
19mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
50mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
VK63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$289
$399

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What people say

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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.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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