Steel Frost
$6501,073
43 mm300 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon Automatic Steel Frost caters to adventurers and watch enthusiasts alike. Its robust design and impressive water resistance make it a perfect companion for both underwater and everyday use, while the limited availability adds a unique appeal. At $650, it's a distinctive choice in the realm of microbrand watches.
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Only 200 pieces are Available in This Colourway Tesei Forged Carbon Automatic is a limited edition designed for those who appreciate robust elegance. The exclusive watch, built with a forged carbon aesthetic, celebrates precision engineering with an ethereal twist of frosted sophistication. Each variant, inspired by frost-coloured straps, combines unparalleled durability with a luminous design crafted for versatility on both land and sea.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Serious water resistance (300m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Tall 16mm case
- Priced above what the spec suggests
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 43 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-5143-03
- Released
- 2025
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 43 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 52 mm
- Thickness
- 16 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- Carbon
- Water resistance
- 300 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective
- Bezel
- Dive (unidirectional)
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- black
- Indices
- applied index
- Lume
- Yes — Japan Super Luminous
- Strap / bracelet
- silicone and nylon
- Clasp
- strap buckle
- 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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