Dark Purple
$5501,766
45 mm550 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Spinnaker Piccard Automatic is ideal for divers and watch enthusiasts seeking a unique blend of vintage style and modern functionality. With its impressive 550m water resistance and striking purple dial, this watch stands out for both its aesthetic and rugged capabilities, offering great value for money.
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A marvel of vintage styling fused with the rigour of modern-day watchmaking, the Piccard is re-establishing a new aesthetic in dive watch design. With an unmistakable bold presence, it still holds to the wrist comfortably and offers readability, and function while truly being a standout watch in any collection.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Serious water resistance (550m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Tall 21mm case
- Priced above what the spec suggests
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 45 mm it wears boldly, a long 52 mm lug-to-lug favours larger wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- SP-5098-66
- Released
- 2024
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 45 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 52 mm
- Thickness
- 21 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 550 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Dive (unidirectional)
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- purple
- Indices
- applied index
- Lume
- Yes — Swiss Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- stainless steel
- Clasp
- fold over buckle with safety lock
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Date
- Fit
- Men's
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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