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Spinnaker HullvsVaer Calendar Field

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Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull42mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Hull40h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Hull100m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Hull$159
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
15mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Volcanic Black
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159
$189

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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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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