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Spinnaker Hass AutomaticvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Hass Automatic
SpinnakerHass Automatic
MSRP $445
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hass Automatic43mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Hass Automatic40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Hass Automatic300m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Hass Automatic$445
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
16.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Flying Dutchman
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$299

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What people say

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Spinnaker Hass Automatic

The Spinnaker Hass Automatic is a 43mm watch featuring an NH35 movement and sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting its beautiful dial. Some find Spinnaker watches, including this model, to be on the thicker side, with one owner describing the Hass X MCS Blue Fade variant as comically large and chunky. The Spinnaker Hass Automatic was offered at $445 USD as part of a special collection with customized elements, and a limited edition of 200 pieces was also available for $195 shipped. On balance, owners and reviewers note the attractive dial as a key positive, though some express reservations about the watch's thickness.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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