Dave, the Seiko mecha-quartz movements can be adjusted. You can adjust the new starting point for the center chrono hand by pulling the crown out to the second position (like you're about to set the time) and using the chrono pushers to advance the hand in 1 second increments.
I bought it at day one because I was waiting for a 42mm Spinnaker watch. I fell in love with it immediately. Live is even better than in photos. looks like a watch much more expensive than what it costs. Fortunately I didn't have the problems yours has. For now I am very satisfied. Good job Spinnaker, and good review!
Came across this video and immediately fell in love with every aspect of it. I used your link and got it under 200 thank you for all you do keep the videos coming !
I recently discovered Spinnaker Watches and I fell instantly in love with the brand. I especially love the Bradner model. The Hill Chronograph is a really unique watch with the Seiko Mecca Movement and I'm wanting one for my collection now. Your video was great. I found it informative and interesting. I am now a subscriber to your channel Enjoy that beautiful watch and can't wait to see more!
Thanks for the code and the review. Just received mine. Mine is the Lapis black dial, black strap variant. No QC issues as far as I can tell. Alignment of hands is perfect, no weird black dots on the dial. But I do share the same nitpick that the lollipop chronograph second hand is blocking the big date window. Kind of defeat the purpose of a big date complication. Nonetheless, it’s a good looking watch with decent lume, and good casework. Also a different font (non-italic) has been used for the brand logo which is easier to read.
Hi Dave I am a fan of Spinnaker’s range in general. To realign I have found over several brands, pull out the crown to either the first stop or second, then push either pusher, as in upper or lower to reset/align. Then push the crown back in fully. I am not saying this will work on the Spinnaker but this method has worked as I said on several chronograph watches I have. Great review & yet another modelS🤣 on my list👍🏼😎
Very nice , a bit thick with QC issues . Sapphire to offset the Quartz factor would work . Misalignment would drive most crazy. Can't expect to purchase a new Watch that needs servicing and Strap . I do like it tho and a very nice discount code provided by You 👌 Thanks
Hello dave,I like the watch nice dial and chunky looking.downside is the quality control with the stitching and dust.puts me off buying this watch.like the sweep hand movement also and the double window date function.wondering how much these watches are worth second hand?how much they depreciate over time.
I haven't really looked into how Spinnaker's go on the second hand market. They tend to do limited runs, so they often sell out of certain models, which I think results in a smaller second hand market, it might be hard to find a particular model and color used.
Spinnaker has the sister brand AVI-8 and it also has the quality control issue. Mine came with a large flake of dial texture stuck on the crystal and it was running plus fifty five seconds per day. I sent it back. Not good enough.
I just picked one up on a Black Friday deal (£138 with tax to the UK) and have to say it's a very nice watch for the money. OK, it's a Panerai homage, but not too overtly (or at least not to one I'm familiar enough with to think "Nice, but not original" when I look at it) and for the money it not only packs in a lot of features, but also looks good and well made - Time will tell if the final point is true, but at first sight, I'm impressed. - Oh, and I got 5/6 (this is my first 'big date' watch).
That's a good looking watch, I like the cushion case which adds to the vintage flair. Not a fan of the dial, would prefer a solid color and less texture with a higher contrast to the logo although that seems to be how it plays with the light. Sucks about the QC issues, maybe the watch was serviced sloppily lol, that should be covered under warranty. The size is nice and the height is concealed somewhat by the beveled bezel, it might take a few knocks just like my Seiko BFK, after all it's just an illusion. It looks like an expensive watch but needs refinement IMO, just a few finishing touches, but I think even the snobs would secretly like it lol.
If this were one I purchased I'd definitely be contacting Spinnaker about getting a replacement, but seeing as it was a review unit, I'm not going to complain. The strap I can fix, and the other issues I don't really notice much. I think Spinnaker's dials are the sort of thing you either love or hate. If I was looking for just one watch, I'd probably want something simpler, but as part of a collection it's a fun option to have.
Thanks for the review. The watch looks nice but I find it strange that the manufacturers don't seem to bother to check the watches they send out for reviews. It just thwarts the idea of having positive publicity by sending the watches to reviewers and let them spot the issues and share them with the world. I've recently spotted reviews in other channels which featured watches (not by Spinnaker though) with obvious QC issues.
Thanks a lot. I've just ordered this waatch using your link and code. I do prefer mechanical watches, but this watch is awesome. I am familiar wit meaca-quartz movement, have three watches.
Hello Dave, Sweden here again. I liked that one, not just because it's green. Texture on the dial looks nice and the lume was awsome I think. I will go have a look on the link just to check the other ones.
@@JusttheWatch I got it yesterday morning,but after 4 hours the Chronograph second hand fell off..😂 Maybe they must up their quality control ... Otherwise I think it's a great watch,just hope i don't have to wait for weeks to get it fixed on warranty.
I had similar thing happened with Rolex/Sub with an hour hand... :).. comparing to my Seiko/Sub that never had the issue.. I was devistated, until nice older gent from rolex center had fixed it... he also noted that my date wouldn't change in last minute of the day... That was 32 years ago... rolex/sub only now started to show slowness... and worked as it should... That gent was very experienced and mentioned its not the issue.. its what they do about it... that taught me quite a bit.... but then... I did teach him also something new..... After he finiwhed which took almost 2 hours... I took my loupe out... and looked at the dial... and guess what... he fixed my issue with an hour hand.. but... left a few dust marks on the black dial... which I showed him... asking... the watch has to be returned in almost factory clean condition.. on which he deeply exhaled... and spend another 1.45 hours removing 9 gaskets.. to get to the dial :)... i felt so sorry that I didn't tell him prior... yet I presumed they follow the spec :).... ...The story doesn't end :)... there... Cost of rolex maintenance was around $1k.... on which I thought that after wearing it for 30 years... perhsps I could invest that $1k in another watch :)))))... so I select a nice solar dial Seiko prospex for almost $500... and it looks so lovely and technological.. 2 hours on the sun... and 6 month of operation ?!... Amazinf.. right ? Well... similar thing as above happened... only worse... I noticed that a quartz senconds hand clicks on each marker precisly on the mark.. on left side of the dial..but NOT on right side of the dial :)))..... FIrst I thought it was the stepper motor... yet to fail just on 1 half of the dial..... not much chance of that.... So trhen.. it dawned on me.... Seikos are rarely made in Japan... mostly its Japan movt if at all now days... All is done in China... and although China makes great products nowdays... yet here.. they made a boo-boo :).... The dial was incorrectly labeled !!!!! I immediately returned the watch... and if YOu think that was a fluke... get this.... while returning I looked at the reviews for similar watch.... And You think I was disappointed ?? There was 1 comment from this gent... who included pictures of the same watch as mine.... WITH BOTH HANDS FALLING OFF AND HOVERING OVER THE DIAL !!! I had to pinch myself... since I'd NEVER believe it... if I wouldn't see it.... These arent same Seikos... anymore..... or so it seemed....
Nice review. After watching a number of your reviews I just Subscribed. BTW that speck on the lume dot would drive me nuts. I don't care for the Meca Quartz either I like a straight solar quartz chronograph. Thanks 😎👍
Thanks for subscribing! I had another problem with the crystal on this one after the review was finished and after that Spinnaker offered to send a replacement. The new one I got is flawless, so I think the original review unit they sent was just a lemon.
@@JusttheWatch It was a good review. I have the addiction and just purchased a Citizen square watch with a white dial two tone. Actually it's rectangular lol.
Very attractive watch, given the price point, some elements of QA are cost effective to a degree! Certainly a negative, but not a deal breaker, and anomalies become more prevalent to a final QC.... Great review, enjoy your content and opinion matter and perpective!
Thanks for the review… I have to spinnaker Watches… The Croft (latest version) which I enjoy And like very much...Different than other divers in my collection...43 mm substantial 49+ lug to lug is larger than I usually like to wear....And it’s the largest of my personal collection…I love the watch though… Dam Sapphire small secondhand complication is really cool because it something different… And spinnaker always has interesting Dials...I’m seriously considering buying this reviewed model as I have a huge hole in my collection… No Chronagrapl
This is a really good Chronograph for the money, definitely one to consider. I also just did a video about a month ago about budget Chronographs (June watch of the month club), check that out if you haven't. I just picked up the Citizen Brycen, which is another great sub $200 chronograph. One other slight annoyance on this Spinnaker that I forgot to mention is that the chronograph minute subdial doesn't have markers for every minute, only every five minutes, which makes it difficult to read.
Crazy thing is as soon as I stopped buying expensive mechanical watches and just wearing my $20 Casio ae1200 everydays my personal stress level has gone down considerably. I was never happy with the accuracy even though it doesn't seem to matter in the modern world it drove me crazy. I was worried about the watch or watches. I was always looking at something new. I haven't taken this Casio off my wrist and six months and don't miss anything about my mechanical watches. They are sitting in the dresser next to me right now. Maybe put them up for sale soon. I guess I like still having them I just don't want to wear them!
Yeah, they were a bit surprising. I actually had the crystal break somewhat mysteriously after that, and posted a pic on Instagram, Spinnaker contacted me and offered to send a replacement and asked if I could send that one back so they could look at it to figure out what happened. The replacement they sent is perfect, no defects of QC errors, so that was a bit a of a relief. I think the first one I got must have just been a lemon.
The QC is an issue. If this is the watch they sent for review, it doesn't bode well for the rest. If they just grab the nearest one and send it to be spotlighted on YT, that's pretty reckless on their part. Leaving that aside (if you can) it's got a lot going for it. At the end of the day it is as always a bit of a gamble with these watches. Even if something as innocuous as a hand falling off occurs; your looking at the choice of perhaps an energy sapping saga with the manufacturers or a relatively expensive trip to a watchmaker. If this had a Chinese movement it would be ditto with bells on.
@@Ohjeezno Also meca quartz, but I got bored after few days...just don't understand why they make chronograph second hand so big, and then minute hand small not easy to read is it 2-3 or 4 minutes? you can only guess. Also dial is to complicated becouse of date window, this spinnaker have much better design. But I think i will pass on any chronograph that can't easily show minutes.
That chronograph hands misalignment has nothing to do with the movement being mecha-quartz itself, but with lazy/sloppy work by Spinnaker's contractor. Other than that, the hands look like they belong to a watch that came from a gumball machine... eeeew.
Dave, the Seiko mecha-quartz movements can be adjusted. You can adjust the new starting point for the center chrono hand by pulling the crown out to the second position (like you're about to set the time) and using the chrono pushers to advance the hand in 1 second increments.
I bought it at day one because I was waiting for a 42mm Spinnaker watch. I fell in love with it immediately. Live is even better than in photos. looks like a watch much more expensive than what it costs. Fortunately I didn't have the problems yours has. For now I am very satisfied. Good job Spinnaker, and good review!
Came across this video and immediately fell in love with every aspect of it. I used your link and got it under 200 thank you for all you do keep the videos coming !
I recently discovered Spinnaker Watches and I fell instantly in love with the brand. I especially love the Bradner model. The Hill Chronograph is a really unique watch with the Seiko Mecca Movement and I'm wanting one for my collection now. Your video was great. I found it informative and interesting. I am now a subscriber to your channel Enjoy that beautiful watch and can't wait to see more!
Bradner is really cool, one of my favorites. Thanks for the support!
Very interesting watch and value prop! Congrats on the 4K subs!!
Nice looking watch. Big date is getting more important as I get older and the vision is not as good as it used to be. Good vid. Keep at it!
Thanks for the code and the review. Just received mine. Mine is the Lapis black dial, black strap variant. No QC issues as far as I can tell. Alignment of hands is perfect, no weird black dots on the dial. But I do share the same nitpick that the lollipop chronograph second hand is blocking the big date window. Kind of defeat the purpose of a big date complication. Nonetheless, it’s a good looking watch with decent lume, and good casework. Also a different font (non-italic) has been used for the brand logo which is easier to read.
Hi Dave I am a fan of Spinnaker’s range in general. To realign I have found over several brands, pull out the crown to either the first stop or second, then push either pusher, as in upper or lower to reset/align. Then push the crown back in fully. I am not saying this will work on the Spinnaker but this method has worked as I said on several chronograph watches I have. Great review & yet another modelS🤣 on my list👍🏼😎
Thanks Andrew！I did try that prior to the review. However it seems that mecha-quartz movements do not have this feature.
Just the Watch I thought you’d be all over it Dave👍🏼😎
Very nice , a bit thick with QC issues . Sapphire to offset the Quartz factor would work . Misalignment would drive most crazy. Can't expect to purchase a new Watch that needs servicing and Strap . I do like it tho and a very nice discount code provided by You 👌 Thanks
Hello dave,I like the watch nice dial and chunky looking.downside is the quality control with the stitching and dust.puts me off buying this watch.like the sweep hand movement also and the double window date function.wondering how much these watches are worth second hand?how much they depreciate over time.
I haven't really looked into how Spinnaker's go on the second hand market. They tend to do limited runs, so they often sell out of certain models, which I think results in a smaller second hand market, it might be hard to find a particular model and color used.
Spinnaker has the sister brand AVI-8 and it also has the quality control issue. Mine came with a large flake of dial texture stuck on the crystal and it was running plus fifty five seconds per day. I sent it back. Not good enough.
I just picked one up on a Black Friday deal (£138 with tax to the UK) and have to say it's a very nice watch for the money. OK, it's a Panerai homage, but not too overtly (or at least not to one I'm familiar enough with to think "Nice, but not original" when I look at it) and for the money it not only packs in a lot of features, but also looks good and well made - Time will tell if the final point is true, but at first sight, I'm impressed. - Oh, and I got 5/6 (this is my first 'big date' watch).
That's a good looking watch, I like the cushion case which adds to the vintage flair. Not a fan of the dial, would prefer a solid color and less texture with a higher contrast to the logo although that seems to be how it plays with the light.
Sucks about the QC issues, maybe the watch was serviced sloppily lol, that should be covered under warranty. The size is nice and the height is concealed somewhat by the beveled bezel, it might take a few knocks just like my Seiko BFK, after all it's just an illusion.
It looks like an expensive watch but needs refinement IMO, just a few finishing touches, but I think even the snobs would secretly like it lol.
If this were one I purchased I'd definitely be contacting Spinnaker about getting a replacement, but seeing as it was a review unit, I'm not going to complain. The strap I can fix, and the other issues I don't really notice much. I think Spinnaker's dials are the sort of thing you either love or hate. If I was looking for just one watch, I'd probably want something simpler, but as part of a collection it's a fun option to have.
Yeah, I'm also not a fan of the textured face. I love the design of the dial, though. I wish they had a smooth option.
Great complications, nice piece. First quality video as always
Thanks for the review. The watch looks nice but I find it strange that the manufacturers don't seem to bother to check the watches they send out for reviews. It just thwarts the idea of having positive publicity by sending the watches to reviewers and let them spot the issues and share them with the world. I've recently spotted reviews in other channels which featured watches (not by Spinnaker though) with obvious QC issues.
Yeah I was surprised as well, this is the fourth Spinnaker I've reviewed, and the others were all pristine.
A well put together watch I want one
Thanks a lot. I've just ordered this waatch using your link and code. I do prefer mechanical watches, but this watch is awesome. I am familiar wit meaca-quartz movement, have three watches.
Thanks man! Hope you enjoy it!
Hello Dave, Sweden here again.
I liked that one, not just because it's green. Texture on the dial looks nice and the lume was awsome I think.
I will go have a look on the link just to check the other ones.
I think this watch would look good with a mesh strap?
Thanks for the great review! Just ordered one with the 20% discount, thanks! ✌️🙂
Thanks man! Hope you enjoy it!
@@JusttheWatch I got it yesterday morning,but after 4 hours the Chronograph second hand fell off..😂 Maybe they must up their quality control ... Otherwise I think it's a great watch,just hope i don't have to wait for weeks to get it fixed on warranty.
I had similar thing happened with Rolex/Sub with an hour hand... :).. comparing to my Seiko/Sub that never had the issue.. I was devistated, until nice older gent from rolex center had fixed it... he also noted that my date wouldn't change in last minute of the day... That was 32 years ago... rolex/sub only now started to show slowness... and worked as it should... That gent was very experienced and mentioned its not the issue.. its what they do about it... that taught me quite a bit.... but then... I did teach him also something new..... After he finiwhed which took almost 2 hours... I took my loupe out... and looked at the dial... and guess what... he fixed my issue with an hour hand.. but... left a few dust marks on the black dial... which I showed him... asking... the watch has to be returned in almost factory clean condition.. on which he deeply exhaled... and spend another 1.45 hours removing 9 gaskets.. to get to the dial :)... i felt so sorry that I didn't tell him prior... yet I presumed they follow the spec :)....
...The story doesn't end :)... there... Cost of rolex maintenance was around $1k.... on which I thought that after wearing it for 30 years... perhsps I could invest that $1k in another watch :)))))... so I select a nice solar dial Seiko prospex for almost $500... and it looks so lovely and technological.. 2 hours on the sun... and 6 month of operation ?!... Amazinf.. right ? Well... similar thing as above happened... only worse... I noticed that a quartz senconds hand clicks on each marker precisly on the mark.. on left side of the dial..but NOT on right side of the dial :)))..... FIrst I thought it was the stepper motor... yet to fail just on 1 half of the dial..... not much chance of that.... So trhen.. it dawned on me.... Seikos are rarely made in Japan... mostly its Japan movt if at all now days... All is done in China... and although China makes great products nowdays... yet here.. they made a boo-boo :).... The dial was incorrectly labeled !!!!!
I immediately returned the watch... and if YOu think that was a fluke... get this.... while returning I looked at the reviews for similar watch.... And You think I was disappointed ?? There was 1 comment from this gent... who included pictures of the same watch as mine.... WITH BOTH HANDS FALLING OFF AND HOVERING OVER THE DIAL !!! I had to pinch myself... since I'd NEVER believe it... if I wouldn't see it.... These arent same Seikos... anymore..... or so it seemed....
Nice review. After watching a number of your reviews I just Subscribed. BTW that speck on the lume dot would drive me nuts. I don't care for the Meca Quartz either I like a straight solar quartz chronograph. Thanks 😎👍
Thanks for subscribing! I had another problem with the crystal on this one after the review was finished and after that Spinnaker offered to send a replacement. The new one I got is flawless, so I think the original review unit they sent was just a lemon.
@@JusttheWatch It was a good review. I have the addiction and just purchased a Citizen square watch with a white dial two tone. Actually it's rectangular lol.
I think timing anything might be tricky. The minute had dial needs more markings
Very attractive watch, given the price point, some elements of QA are cost effective to a degree! Certainly a negative, but not a deal breaker, and anomalies become more prevalent to a final QC.... Great review, enjoy your content and opinion matter and perpective!
Thanks for the review… I have to spinnaker Watches… The Croft (latest version) which I enjoy And like very much...Different than other divers in my collection...43 mm substantial 49+ lug to lug is larger than I usually like to wear....And it’s the largest of my personal collection…I love the watch though… Dam Sapphire small secondhand complication is really cool because it something different… And spinnaker always has interesting Dials...I’m seriously considering buying this reviewed model as I have a huge hole in my collection… No Chronagrapl
This is a really good Chronograph for the money, definitely one to consider. I also just did a video about a month ago about budget Chronographs (June watch of the month club), check that out if you haven't. I just picked up the Citizen Brycen, which is another great sub $200 chronograph. One other slight annoyance on this Spinnaker that I forgot to mention is that the chronograph minute subdial doesn't have markers for every minute, only every five minutes, which makes it difficult to read.
First! That textured dial is beautiful.
Excellent review!! Thanks!
Im wondering about this watch, I got offer for 165 USD, it is fair price for it ?
Crazy thing is as soon as I stopped buying expensive mechanical watches and just wearing my $20 Casio ae1200 everydays my personal stress level has gone down considerably. I was never happy with the accuracy even though it doesn't seem to matter in the modern world it drove me crazy. I was worried about the watch or watches. I was always looking at something new. I haven't taken this Casio off my wrist and six months and don't miss anything about my mechanical watches. They are sitting in the dresser next to me right now. Maybe put them up for sale soon. I guess I like still having them I just don't want to wear them!
Nice review Dave. Those little QC errors are annoying though.
Yeah, they were a bit surprising. I actually had the crystal break somewhat mysteriously after that, and posted a pic on Instagram, Spinnaker contacted me and offered to send a replacement and asked if I could send that one back so they could look at it to figure out what happened. The replacement they sent is perfect, no defects of QC errors, so that was a bit a of a relief. I think the first one I got must have just been a lemon.
SO an undone chronograph fits where in your thoughts for such a watch?
Haven't managed to get my hands on one yet so I'm not sure.
The QC is an issue. If this is the watch they sent for review, it doesn't
bode well for the rest. If they just grab the nearest one and send it to
be spotlighted on YT, that's pretty reckless on their part.
Leaving that aside (if you can) it's got a lot going for it.
At the end of the day it is as always a bit of a gamble with these watches. Even if something as innocuous as a hand falling off occurs; your looking at the choice of
perhaps an energy sapping saga with the manufacturers or a relatively expensive trip to a watchmaker. If this had a Chinese movement it would be ditto with bells on.
Nice Video gonna have to look into this one Thanks!
Great selection, thanks for sharing
Hey Dave can i ask you how big your wrist is?
7.5 inch
Nice one, thanks
Is the dial green or is it brown?
Green
For $188 its pretty nice watch.
Got 6/6 on.... you've guessed it, a Hull Chrono.
Pagani desing pd-1644 5/6points + sapphire glass, at half the price.
But only 40mm and full quartz. I like this one better.
@@Ohjeezno Also meca quartz, but I got bored after few days...just don't understand why they make chronograph second hand so big, and then minute hand small not easy to read is it 2-3 or 4 minutes? you can only guess. Also dial is to complicated becouse of date window, this spinnaker have much better design. But I think i will pass on any chronograph that can't easily show minutes.
I wish my kids would let me finish this video but I got 3 out of 6. Why? I have the original Hull. 😎👍
Ha! The original Hull is pretty slick.
That chronograph hands misalignment has nothing to do with the movement being mecha-quartz itself, but with lazy/sloppy work by Spinnaker's contractor. Other than that, the hands look like they belong to a watch that came from a gumball machine... eeeew.
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The quality of the hands stinks comp. to ect. Pagani homage watches - they did not do a good job here!