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Spinnaker Spence 300vsTornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse

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Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650
Blakjak Time-elapse
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak Time-elapse
MSRP $895

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spence 30040mm
Blakjak Time-elapse42.5mm
Power Reserve
Spence 30040h
Blakjak Time-elapse42h
Water Resistance
Spence 300300m
Blakjak Time-elapse200m
MSRP
Spence 300$650
Blakjak Time-elapse$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
SII NH36
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse is a rugged, dive-capable field watch, an evolution of a 1990s military concept. It features a 42.5mm stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal, and a Seiko NH36 automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve. The dial is busy but functional, and the watch features Super-LumiNova BGW9. On balance, reviewers note the Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse is a modernized military watch with robust dive capabilities.

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