Elite Green
$1,200399
45 mm550 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Spinnaker Elite Green is an intriguing choice for enthusiasts who appreciate bold color palettes and dive-watch aesthetics, but at $1,200, it struggles to justify its price point in a crowded market. While the vibrant green dial is striking and the build quality is solid, the lack of standout specifications or unique features keeps it from genuinely impressing. I recommend this watch primarily for those who prioritize unique design over technical prowess — just make sure you're not overlooking more well-rounded alternatives.
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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.
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
- Serious water resistance (550m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Tall 21mm case
- Priced above what the spec suggests
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-BB
- Released
- 2024
- Production
- Limited edition
- 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
- grey
- Indices
- applied index
- Lume
- Yes — Swiss Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- stainless steel
- Clasp
- fold over
- Functions
- Date, Diver, Luminous
- 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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