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Spinnaker HullvsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

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Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull42mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
Hull40h
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Hull100m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Hull$159
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.8mm
Thickness
15mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
48.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Volcanic Black
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159
$650

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What people say

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Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition for its exceptional and captivating dial designs, often described as a highlight that evokes ocean surfaces with unique textures and color gradients. The watch is frequently noted for its excellent value, with some reviewers comparing its aesthetics to much higher-priced brands. Owners report satisfactory lume and accurate timekeeping, with figures ranging from +5 seconds per day to more precise results. However, some owners and reviewers point to the bracelet clasp as a point of criticism, describing it as underwhelming or flimsy, and some find the watch to be top-heavy. There are also mentions of imperfect day/date wheel alignment and occasional bezel alignment issues on some models within the line. The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is available in various case sizes, with some owners questioning if certain dimensions are too bulky for daily wear.

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