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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze SwissvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
41.5mm
Thickness
16mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46.5mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$850
$265

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What people say

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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

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