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Spinnaker HullvsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull42mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Hull40h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Hull100m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Hull$159
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Volcanic Black
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159
$799

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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