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Spinnaker HullvsTudor Black Bay GMT

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Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159
Black Bay GMT
TudorBlack Bay GMT
MSRP $5,275

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull42mm
Black Bay GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Hull40h
Black Bay GMT70h
Water Resistance
Hull100m
Black Bay GMT200m
MSRP
Hull$159
Black Bay GMT$5,275

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
15mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
MT5652
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159
$5,275

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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.

Tudor Black Bay GMT

The Tudor Black Bay GMT is widely praised for its in-house movement offering local jumping GMT functionality, its impressive case finishing, and its vintage-inspired, drop-dead good looks. Reviewers highlight its strong value and consider it a quintessential sport watch for travelers. Some enthusiasts find its 15mm thickness divisive, though beveled edges visually reduce its perceived size. Overall, reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay GMT highly for its excellent design and travel functionality at its price point.

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