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Spinnaker Wreck AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wreck Automatic44mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Wreck Automatic40h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Wreck Automatic200m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Wreck Automatic$189
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
6N76
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$325

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What people say

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Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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