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Spinnaker Spence 300vsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

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Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spence 30040mm
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
Spence 30040h
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Spence 300300m
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
MSRP
Spence 300$650
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$375

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What people say

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Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

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