I'm very impressed with this watch. I already own a Spinnaker Bradner and an AVI-8 (sister company), both of which have very high build qualities, outstanding dials and great wearability. I'm lusting for this one now
I'm really trying to resist buying one of these. I have several Spinnakers and they are really solid and well made pieces. The cantilever indices are very clever. Great review mate.
Looks like a quality watch and the NBR rubber straps hold up, my pet peeve though are watches with integrated straps/brackets as it limits what you can use and also at some point you won’t be able to get a replacement strap if you need it. But that is my personal preference.
I have a Bradner which is a great watch, especially when it comes to design. But this one is just on another level, amazing work from Spinnaker. Great rubber strap, a perfect combo with the watch. And the indices, wow, another level of design. 👏🔥
Great review as always I just have to say I've never seen a watch where the hands travel under the hour markers "genius"its always good to see companies thinking outside the normal designs of all the other watches out there very impressive as are your videos Thanks my friend 👍
6:63 "...the bezel lines up [...] a lot of major brands can learn from a microbrand like this" I see what you did there😏 *chough* Seiko *chough* I like those cut outs in the chapter ring, they give the watch dial a new dimension.
Already signed up for the release. Love orange and black combinations which makes me think of Halloween. I own a Fleuss already and love it's look, so this is a no brainer.
Who on earth would like to wear a Spinnaker? (...why are you pointing at me????) 😋😂😂😂😂 Good design overall, many unique features, a watch to admire, like, enjoy AND talk about among watch nerds...😉 Cheers mate, nice to see you getting in a summer mood!
Very nice review. I have a Tissot PRS-516 powermatic 80 that has floating indices also, which is very cool. Very nice watch. The integral strap would be a deal breaker for me.
Thanks Peter, I think for what they are asking, and the potential issues with matching in integrated strap in the future, they could have supplied a second, perhaps black rubber strap as well. Just a thought..
Hiya Pete! The longer I watched this the more this watch has mon me over. Its a quirky design but it works. Like that black and orange combination. I always thought Spinnaker watches looked nice but so far they didn't impress me qualitywise. This one does! Cheers mate!
The finish of the case is 5 star.It looks like mutch expensive brand.I love the floating markers and you always find good looking and good quality watches.They are in my stile. Once again thank you Peter for shoing as an intresting watches.
Great looker for sure! My Phoibos did arrive and I'm more impressed than I thought I would be. Bracelet is an occasional hair grabber though, but the titanium build is a pleasure. 👍
The thing that impresses me the most is the application of those indices on the crystal. I’ve seen the ghost etching effect, and the application of the cyclops under the crystal. But the time and care it takes to cleanly and accurately glue each of these indices to the underside of the crystal without any overage or air bubble missed spots is really something else.
Hi Michael, if you look closely, the indices are mounted to the dial but "raised" close to the crystal that they look like they are floating. Cheers mate
@@PeterKotsa well that explains it! Still a stunning execution of the effect. Now I wonder if a watchmaker might be ambitious enough to apply the indices directly to the crystal, and how much that effort would add to the price.
@@michaelniemer4449 I suppose it could be done, however if the crystal were to scratch or break, then I do not fancy replacement costs..lol Cheers mate
@@PeterKotsa Just so you don’t think I’m completely nuts 🤪, the watch that sent me down this thought path is the Autodromo Intereuropa. The multi-layer dial with a printed railroad minute track and Arabic numerals on both a K1 crystal floating ring, and the underside of the sapphire crystal, is really something. Regarding the potential repair costs, perhaps ignorance is bliss?
Being old…SCHOOL Peter, those floating indices would concern me! I’d keep looking at it wondering when they’d just fall off the crystal! I’d half to wear it upside down!🤣 Good review & a great looking watch from Spinnaker!👍🏼
I live the design, would prefer a bit smaller case. My problem is rather with the rubber integrated strap. Outdoor watches and their straps wear off rather quickly, hence finding replacement/alternatives might be impossible in the future. However, great take on the watch, thanks Peter!
I find it odd that your discount code is 15% while Spinnaker themselves give you a 20% discount on their site... Why would anyone choose to use the 15% when a higher option is available automatically?
Great review Peter, I like the unusual raised indices and the color way , the price is a bit high maybe $499.00 would make it more attractive. Peter I enjoy your reviews fact and no BS
I have owned one Spinnaker and the quality was really poor. This design is however really cool, but its not original putting indices on the glass, its been made several times before and to name one Sinn comes to mind.
Thank you so much Peter this is just a brilliant watch. I absolutely love the design, specs, movement...and the floating markers are just awesome. Fit and finish seem outstanding. My only concern is the integrated molded strap seems to bulge out a bit and not sure if it will be a little big for my 6.75in wrist or if it bends down enough to where it will wrap around my wrist ok? Thank you again mate, you always find the nicest pieces and your perspective is spot on. Cheers 👏👍🙏
Overall I really like the watch, the floating indices are very cool however I am not a fan of the orange band. If it came in black it would better suit my taste. I have a couple watches running on the Miyota 9015 and they keep fantastic time. What do you think Peter, will one find its way into your collection?
Hey David, they have three variants of this watch, this orange band, and a blue and black..I forgot to add that to the review ...oops 😊 Miyota is a great reliable and accurate movement, I have a few micro's floating around here, spot on time 👍👍
The strap looks like it was designed to go 10 years easily (thats with daily use) I have straps that are 40 years old (seiko) that have since become stiff, but no where near the quality as this one on the Spinnaker Alternatively,. contact Spinnaker for a spare strap when you buy it ( I think they have a bracelet for it as well from the previous release) cheers
Thank you for your review! The strap appears to be on the longer side. Could you please give a rough estimate what would be the minimum wrist size or do you know if it will be available in different lenghts?
Yeh, this straps will definitely poking out quite a lot on my skinny wrist. It would be nice if they make straps with different lengths to accommodate different wrist sizes.
Nice one Pete. What a cracking watch.loveit.!. I've got a Seiko formula one with an integrated rubber strap.not a problem at all. Not too sure about the keeper stop.it seemed to stick out .?
You're right Mal, that keeper stop is a little thick, but it does it job well. If using this watch at the beach swimming and having fun, I can guarantee, its not coming off the wrist, thats for sure..😊
Hello, I am not well-oriented in watch/strap world so I have a quick question. This watch has an integrated strap, correct? It means that when it brakes/used after few year I will not be able to replace it with anything on the market? If so, it doesn't sound like a good idea to buy it, rather short-term purchase. thanks for help! BR
I believe Spinnaker also offer an integrated bracelet for this model. But in saying that, the rubber strap is superb quality so I don't see any reason why it should not last the test of time. 10 years maybe more... cheers
I have never heard a watch crystal called a lens before, that term is usually reserved for cameras and optics of sorts. Watches have crystals, some are sapphire, some mineral glass, some acrylic cheers
I'm very impressed with this watch. I already own a Spinnaker Bradner and an AVI-8 (sister company), both of which have very high build qualities, outstanding dials and great wearability. I'm lusting for this one now
I'm really trying to resist buying one of these. I have several Spinnakers and they are really solid and well made pieces. The cantilever indices are very clever. Great review mate.
This may be their most intelligently crafted design yet. Great work!
It’s definitely cool Pete 😎
What a brilliantly original take on the dial! I love it. And, they used a Miyota movement. Makes it even better.
That’s one sexy sounding bezel! 😆 and those “floating” indices are far out! A really nice and interesting watch 👍
Looks like a quality watch and the NBR rubber straps hold up, my pet peeve though are watches with integrated straps/brackets as it limits what you can use and also at some point you won’t be able to get a replacement strap if you need it. But that is my personal preference.
Spinnaker has been knocking it out of the park. My fluess has served me well (wearing it right now as a matter of fact) 👍
I have a Bradner which is a great watch, especially when it comes to design. But this one is just on another level, amazing work from Spinnaker. Great rubber strap, a perfect combo with the watch. And the indices, wow, another level of design. 👏🔥
Ohhhh, new grail watch. I love orange and lime green accents on a watch. Floating indecies cleaver mate.
Interesting idea with the "floating" indexes, I'm sure it will sell very well.
Love that black bezel sitting on top of the stainless steel case…my favorite contrast lately. Those markers are cool! Great piece.
A very beautiful watch. It have this fresh look, pretty cool diver.
Great review as always I just have to say I've never seen a watch where the hands travel under the hour markers "genius"its always good to see companies thinking outside the normal designs of all the other watches out there very impressive as are your videos Thanks my friend 👍
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I just acquired one recently. Amazing piece! I have the bracelet version. Thanks Peter!
Excellent detailed review great close ups thanks liked it a lot.
6:63
"...the bezel lines up [...] a lot of major brands can learn from a microbrand like this"
I see what you did there😏
*chough* Seiko *chough*
I like those cut outs in the chapter ring, they give the watch dial a new dimension.
No comment 😂
Already signed up for the release. Love orange and black combinations which makes me think of Halloween. I own a Fleuss already and love it's look, so this is a no brainer.
Great to see Spinaker doing something unique
Who on earth would like to wear a Spinnaker? (...why are you pointing at me????) 😋😂😂😂😂
Good design overall, many unique features, a watch to admire, like, enjoy AND talk about among watch nerds...😉
Cheers mate, nice to see you getting in a summer mood!
Looking forward to Summer bro and hopefully I will be able to travel to the beach to test these watches out 😂👍👍👍
Very nice review. I have a Tissot PRS-516 powermatic 80 that has floating indices also, which is very cool. Very nice watch. The integral strap would be a deal breaker for me.
Thanks Peter, I think for what they are asking, and the potential issues with matching in integrated strap in the future, they could have supplied a second, perhaps black rubber strap as well. Just a thought..
Thats a great idea Leon. Or even a bracelet as an optional purchase with this...🧐
Hiya Pete! The longer I watched this the more this watch has mon me over. Its a quirky design but it works. Like that black and orange combination. I always thought Spinnaker watches looked nice but so far they didn't impress me qualitywise. This one does! Cheers mate!
Cheers Alex, thanks for sharing mate 👍
The finish of the case is 5 star.It looks like mutch expensive brand.I love the floating markers and you always find good looking and good quality watches.They are in my stile.
Once again thank you Peter for shoing as an intresting watches.
My pleasure 👍
Impressive from Spinnaker! Like the design very much. Wears nice for all wrist sizes!
Quirky watch, great review! Would love a blue dial version. The blue with the orange rubber strap should be a great match.
Really nice! I like it! Awesome Peter!
Great looker for sure! My Phoibos did arrive and I'm more impressed than I thought I would be. Bracelet is an occasional hair grabber though, but the titanium build is a pleasure. 👍
Great stuff, glad to hear
The thing that impresses me the most is the application of those indices on the crystal. I’ve seen the ghost etching effect, and the application of the cyclops under the crystal. But the time and care it takes to cleanly and accurately glue each of these indices to the underside of the crystal without any overage or air bubble missed spots is really something else.
Hi Michael, if you look closely, the indices are mounted to the dial but "raised" close to the crystal that they look like they are floating.
Cheers mate
@@PeterKotsa well that explains it! Still a stunning execution of the effect. Now I wonder if a watchmaker might be ambitious enough to apply the indices directly to the crystal, and how much that effort would add to the price.
@@michaelniemer4449 I suppose it could be done, however if the crystal were to scratch or break, then I do not fancy replacement costs..lol
Cheers mate
@@PeterKotsa Just so you don’t think I’m completely nuts 🤪, the watch that sent me down this thought path is the Autodromo Intereuropa. The multi-layer dial with a printed railroad minute track and Arabic numerals on both a K1 crystal floating ring, and the underside of the sapphire crystal, is really something.
Regarding the potential repair costs, perhaps ignorance is bliss?
@@michaelniemer4449 I was taught ignorance is a sin..😂😂
Being old…SCHOOL Peter, those floating indices would concern me! I’d keep looking at it wondering when they’d just fall off the crystal! I’d half to wear it upside down!🤣 Good review & a great looking watch from Spinnaker!👍🏼
Hahaha...nice one Andrew 👍
Nice 👍 watch 😊 thanks again Peter for your review 🤠
My pleasure Abdul..cheers
Thanks for the excellent review. Spinnaker has some nice designs. Even with your discount, Its pricey. I hope it sells well. cheers!
lovely looking watch
Cool looking, the indices are awesome. The hour hand drives me nuts though.
Beautiful watch
Nice job, and and interesting watch
I live the design, would prefer a bit smaller case. My problem is rather with the rubber integrated strap. Outdoor watches and their straps wear off rather quickly, hence finding replacement/alternatives might be impossible in the future. However, great take on the watch, thanks Peter!
My pleasure 😇
I find it odd that your discount code is 15% while Spinnaker themselves give you a 20% discount on their site... Why would anyone choose to use the 15% when a higher option is available automatically?
What?...I wasn't aware of that, thank you for the heads up,..and YES definitely use their code on their website not mine 🙏🙏
Cheers
Zodiac had a couple models that had "floating" indices.
Great review Peter, I like the unusual raised indices and the color way , the price is a bit high maybe $499.00 would make it more attractive.
Peter I enjoy your reviews fact and no BS
Cheers
Πραγματικά ωραίο καλοκαιρινό ρολόι το θέμα είναι με το λουράκι θάλασσα ήλιος θα το κάψει θα βρεις το ίδιο μετά από 2-3 χρόνια.
Its very very similar to the Tissot Seastar.
Cool dial.
Thats simply a very very cool high quality watch - brilliant!
Feels premium and functions just a smoothly 👍
I think this is a pretty cool watch. But I am not a fan of integrated straps. Cool video as always.
I have owned one Spinnaker and the quality was really poor. This design is however really cool, but its not original putting indices on the glass, its been made several times before and to name one Sinn comes to mind.
Great review fella, what an amazing watch
Cheers
Thank you so much Peter this is just a brilliant watch. I absolutely love the design, specs, movement...and the floating markers are just awesome. Fit and finish seem outstanding. My only concern is the integrated molded strap seems to bulge out a bit and not sure if it will be a little big for my 6.75in wrist or if it bends down enough to where it will wrap around my wrist ok?
Thank you again mate, you always find the nicest pieces and your perspective is spot on. Cheers 👏👍🙏
It seems to wrap around my wrist perfectly, its been very comfortable.
Firm rubber, yet very flexible..looks and feels premium 👍
@@PeterKotsa Thank you for your feedback Peter 🙏 Have a wonderful day mate 👍👍👍
Overall I really like the watch, the floating indices are very cool however I am not a fan of the orange band. If it came in black it would better suit my taste. I have a couple watches running on the Miyota 9015 and they keep fantastic time. What do you think Peter, will one find its way into your collection?
Hey David, they have three variants of this watch, this orange band, and a blue and black..I forgot to add that to the review ...oops
😊
Miyota is a great reliable and accurate movement, I have a few micro's floating around here, spot on time 👍👍
Hello, j'ai cette montre mais le bracelet est cassé. Savez-vous où je peux retrouver un bracelet neuf ?
Merci
The best is to contact Spinnaker, they might be able to help you out with a new strap
cheers
If the strap goes, what do I do ? I really want one but not being able to change the strap is scary imo.
The strap looks like it was designed to go 10 years easily (thats with daily use)
I have straps that are 40 years old (seiko) that have since become stiff, but no where near the quality as this one on the Spinnaker
Alternatively,. contact Spinnaker for a spare strap when you buy it ( I think they have a bracelet for it as well from the previous release)
cheers
@@PeterKotsa Contacted them about it, now just waiting for a response. Thanks !
Thank you for your review! The strap appears to be on the longer side. Could you please give a rough estimate what would be the minimum wrist size or do you know if it will be available in different lenghts?
Yeh, this straps will definitely poking out quite a lot on my skinny wrist. It would be nice if they make straps with different lengths to accommodate different wrist sizes.
Nice one Pete. What a cracking watch.loveit.!.
I've got a Seiko formula one with an integrated rubber strap.not a problem at all. Not too sure about the keeper stop.it seemed to stick out .?
You're right Mal, that keeper stop is a little thick, but it does it job well. If using this watch at the beach swimming and having fun, I can guarantee, its not coming off the wrist, thats for sure..😊
@@sionnach_ thanks for sharing that. I'll have to check out Barton's solution on this..
cheers Rob 👍
Where is Spinnaker watch from?
Where are Spinnaker Watches manufactured?
In Hong Kong and Shenzhen China.
I have the Spinnaker Pickard.
Why????
Because you wanted to get into the Gym and also keep your watch hobby, so you killed two birds with one stone ...sorry bro, I couldn't resist. 😇😂🙏
Hahaha!!! Good answer brother.
So, the strap cannot be replaced with say...a NATO? Because it has that metal part sticking out from the case?
Correct
Hello,
I am not well-oriented in watch/strap world so I have a quick question.
This watch has an integrated strap, correct? It means that when it brakes/used after few year I will not be able to replace it with anything on the market?
If so, it doesn't sound like a good idea to buy it, rather short-term purchase.
thanks for help!
BR
I believe Spinnaker also offer an integrated bracelet for this model. But in saying that, the rubber strap is superb quality so I don't see any reason why it should not last the test of time.
10 years maybe more...
cheers
What is the exact model number please can't find to purchase thanks
Press the link in the description, it’s available for sale 1st October
Cheers
What is the difference between sapphire lens and sapphire crystal? Is it AR coated or not?
I have never heard a watch crystal called a lens before, that term is usually reserved for cameras and optics of sorts.
Watches have crystals, some are sapphire, some mineral glass, some acrylic
cheers
@@PeterKotsa The Chinese especially on Aliexpress call the crystal a lens or sometimes mirror! It's Chinglish! And It's sapphire btw.
sinn 809
Spinnaker is just a piece of junk.