40mm Phantom Steel
$5251,397
40 mm150 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Spinnaker 40mm Phantom Steel is a stylish dive watch that balances modern aesthetics with functional design, making it ideal for casual wear or underwater adventures. Its sleek steel case and minimalist dial stand out, but at $525, it competes with established brands that offer more robust specs. If you're hunting for a unique, eye-catching piece that prioritizes style over features, go for it; otherwise, consider digging deeper into the competition.
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Batch No.2 of the 2025 Edition | Delivery in May 2026 Spinnaker once again invites the spectral imagination of Parisian watch artist Romaric André - better known as Seconde/Seconde/. Available in 40mm and 43mm case size, both variants carry forward the unmistakable “phantom” dial, cloaked in spectral gray - where glowing ghosts flicker to life in the dark.
6.5
SolidSensei Score — Solid
A dependable choice; know the trade-offs going in.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
Pulled straight from the spec sheet, framed for the buyer. The editorial verdict is the Sensei's take above.
Strengths
- Everyday water resistance (150m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Versatile 40mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 40 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a 47 mm lug-to-lug suits most wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- SP-5170-11A-P
- Released
- 2026
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 47 mm
- Thickness
- 12.9 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 150 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- white
- Dial finish
- Matte
- Indices
- printed index
- Lume
- Yes — Swiss Newlite
- Strap / bracelet
- stainless steel
- Clasp
- fold over buckle with safety lock
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Spinnaker Watches
Spinnaker Watches draws inspiration from historical diving aesthetics and the allure of the ocean. They are committed to producing well-crafted, durable timepieces that tell stories of exploration and adventure while promoting conservation through various initiatives.
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