Spinnaker Fleuss Blue SP-5055-05

KTT already did a nature review of the Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic two-tone model here. After getting a chance to to a photoshoot with the non-TT version, I thought you all might want to compare the looks. This is blue dial/blue bezel model SP-5055-05. Spinnaker calls this version "Prussian Blue", although now they put it on a maroon red strap instead of the mustard colored one seen here. It…

Spinnaker Fleuss Two-Tone Automatic

Spinnaker Fleuss "Royal Blue" two-tone automatic version with a blue textured dial, accented with rose gold tone hands, bezel and screw-down crown. Strapped with a blue leather 2-stitch band and satin finish tang buckle with "Spinnaker" engraved. Powered by the legendary workhorse Seiko Instruments/TMI caliber NH35A movement. It's an affordable tool watch with class. Sold-out by Spinnaker, get it…

Spinnaker Wreck

The Spinnaker Wreck automatic dive watch features a distressed blue dial and gun metal case, adorned with orange accents in all the right places. The tang buckle on the grey leather strap has a matching finish with the case. This beater already comes "beat up", so don't worry about scratching it! Powered by the seemingly indestructible caliber NH35A makes this an excellent choice for a unique…

Spinnaker Dumas Classic

First edition, Nightfall Black on a heavy-duty steel mesh bracelet. Entirely sold-out by Spinnaker. New old stock, never worn. “Inspired by watch shapes and designs of the 1970s, the Dumas represents a more muscular form in dive watch design. Taking its name from the famed diving pioneer Frédéric Dumas, the watch harkens to a capsule of dive watches that were designed explicitly for pure…

Michael’s Spinnaker Hull Alligator Green Diver

Big thanks to Michael for sending in this sweet wristshot pic of his new Spinnaker Hull Diver in Alligator Green! The piece originally came on a brown leather strap, but Michael swapped it out for a matching KTT Army Green Military Strap. It's looks meant to be! Here is what he said about his watch buying experience at KeepTheTime: "Awesome service! The free gift NATO strap is perfect! I…

Sean’s Spinnaker Hull Diver

Sean was kind enough to send us a wristshot of his sweet new Spinnaker Hull diver in the Tuxedo Black colorway (also available in green). This was his second purchase from the KeepTheTime watch store. Here is what he had to say about his watch and buying experience: "I love a good micro-brand! Spinnaker definitely delivers. And so does KeepTheTime." -Sean Thank you, Sean! It was a pleasure…

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Spinnaker Fleuss Fifty Fathoms Inspired Diver [Review]

In maintaining the DNA of their ocean and sea inspired timepieces, Spinnaker launched the Fleuss dive watch in honor of Henry Fleuss, the inventor of the first breathing apparatus for divers. Thanks to Mr. Fleuss's ingenuity, diving professionals have been able to explore the deep seas like never before. For this review, we took the two-tone blue dial Fleuss into the wild and photographed it…

Andrew’s Spinnaker Tesei Bronzo Wristshot [Customer Feedback]

Thank you to Andrew for sending in this beautiful wristshot his new bronze Spinnaker Tesei! Here is what he said about his experience with KTT: "My watch just came in. You guys are awesome. Seriously made me a customer for life. I wish more companies gave even half of the effort you guys do! Thanks again!!!" -Andrew

Spinnaker Spence DRAB Edition [Review]

You may be already by familiar with the original Spinnaker Spence diver, but the watch we're talking about today is the updated DRAB edition. They call it the DRAB because of the faded mono-color variations in the line, but this model is anything but drab. "The DRAB edition of the Spence utilizes a colour palette that creates a more tactical stealth look to this every day wear diver watch from…

Spinnaker Tesei Titanium Tool Watch [Review]

It seems like a lot of watch companies are chasing their tails trying to come up with the brand's first this and first that. It's easy to miss the mark when you're running in circles, but Spinnaker nailed it with their first titanium dive watch. They call this one the Tesei. You know, named after that world famous Italian naval officer Taseo Tesei - no, you don't have a clue who the guy is…

BA’s Spinnaker Overboard Dive Watch [Customer Feedback]

Thank you BA for sending in this awesome wristshot his new Spinnaker Overboard dive watch. Here is what he said about KeepTheTime: "Really easy transaction! Fair price. Cool watch. Just looking for a fun watch that looks good, is automatic and can take abuse fishing and hunting. Overnight delivery was awesome! Will definitely use Keep The Time for additional purchases." -BA

Spinnaker Tesei Titanium

The Spinnaker Tesei is the latest piece from the nautical inspired microbrand. Tool Watch "Tool watch" doesn't have to mean heavy and overbearing on the wrist. The Spinnaker Tesei is constructed from titanium, making it lighter and stronger than stainless steel. Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. Detailed Specs: Reference: SP-5061-01 Movement: Automatic, made in Japan…

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze SP-5060-01

The Spinnaker Tesei Bronze is the timepiece Spinnaker fans have been waiting for. Not only is it their first bronze watch, it’s also their first Swiss Made piece powered by the esteemed Sellita caliber SW200. Solid Bronze Not all bronze watches are created equal. Some of the affordable bronzinos are actually bronze plated over steel. The Spinnaker Tesei is built from solid CuSn8 bronze.…

Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic

Read our full watch review of the Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic here. Detailed Specs: Reference: SP-5055-05 Movement: Automatic, manual-winding with hacking seconds Caliber: SII/TMI NH35A Case: Stainless steel Diameter: 43mm Thickness: 13mm Lug-to-Lug: 51mm Dial: Blue textured Bezel: Uni-directional rotating with blue raised "Fifth Fathoms" style insert Crystal:…

Spinnaker Overboard Automatic Dive Watch

The Spinnaker Overboard Automatic was designed not only to be a deep water diver, but also a fashionable timepiece that makes waves above the water. Featuring an open heart and a helium valve allowing for depths of up to 1,000m! Read the full watch review here! Reference Number SP-5023-02 Movement Automatic / made in Japan / SII caliber NH38 Materials 316L Stainless steel case / silicone…

Spinnaker Hull Diver Alligator Green

Detailed Specs: Reference: SP-5088-03 Movement: Automatic, made in Japan Caliber: SII NH35A Case Material: 316L Stainless steel Diameter: 42mm Thickness: 14mm Lug-to-Lug: 50mm Weight: 110 grams Dial: Alligator green Bezel: Uni-directional rotating w/ lume Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire Band: Brown leather strap Branded steel tang buckle Lug-Width:…

Spinnaker Tuxedo Black Hull Diver Auto

Detailed Specs: Reference: SP-5088-01 Movement: Automatic, made in Japan Caliber: SII NH35A Case Material: 316L Stainless steel Diameter: 42mm Thickness: 14mm Lug-to-Lug: 50mm Dial: Tuxedo black Bezel: Uni-directional rotating w/ lume Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire Band: Black leather strap Branded steel tang buckle Lug-Width: 22mm Crown:…

Spinnaker Hull Automatic Watch SP5020-01

Reference: SP5020-01 Movement: Automatic, made in Japan, caliber Seiko NH35 Case: Cushion shape in 316L stainless steel Diameter: 42mm x 16mm thick Weight: 3.6oz/101g Dial: White sandwich style with blue markers, date between 4:00 and 5:00 Band: White silicone strap with blue stripe, steel Spinnaker signed tang buckle Lug Width: 22mm Crystal: Mineral Depth Rating: 100m/330ft Crown:…

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze

The Spinnaker Tesei Bronze is the timepiece Spinnaker fans have been waiting for. Not only is it their first bronze watch, it's also their first Swiss Made piece powered by the esteemed Sellita caliber SW200-1. This watch is rare and sold-out worldwide. Solid Bronze Case: Not all bronze watches are created equal. Some of the affordable bronzinos are actually bronze plated. The Spinnaker…

Spinnaker Spence DRAB

The Spinnaker Spence DRAB is an update to the original Spence diver. This matte brown piece is sure to fill a void in your collection with its minimalist design and earthy tones. Detailed Specs: Reference: SP-5063-02, SP5063 Movement: Automatic, made in Japan SII caliber NH35A 316L brown IP stainless steel case Diameter: 41mm Thickness: 14mm Lug-to-Lug: 47mm Weight:…

Spinnaker Dumas Tangerine Orange Dial Diver

Detailed Specs: Reference: SP-5081-BB, SP5081BB Movement: Automatic, made in Japan Caliber: SII NH35A Case Material: Stainless steel Diameter: 44mm Thickness: 15mm Lug-to-Lug: 48mm Dial: Tangerine orange Bezel: Uni-directional rotating Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire Band: Stainless steel bracelet Lug-Width: 22mm Crown: Screw-down Caseback:…

Spinnaker Spence “Batman” Diver

Spinnaker Spence "Batman" style diver with a black and blue colorway. Completely sold-out from the manufacturer. We had one sitting on the back of the shelf, don't miss your chance to get it. You'll never see one like this from Spinnaker again! Detailed Specs: Reference: SP-5039 Movement: Automatic Caliber: SII NH35A with a custom rotor Case: Stainless steel Diameter: 42mm…

Spinnaker Overboard Automatic: Diving in Style [Review]

When Spinnaker sailed out to create the Overboard Automatic, they wanted to design a tool that was more than a tool watch. A quick glance at their Instagram page will give you the impression that they like boats. That's an understatement. They post pics of boats, sponsor boats, and name their watches after boat stuff. In fact, a spinnaker is actually a specific type of sail, which is also…

Stolas Harbormaster Spinnaker (SH-02-02) Watch Review Hands-On

Stolas Harbormaster Spinnaker (SH-02-02) Watch Review Stolas Harbormaster Spinnaker Automatic Watch Model: SH-02-02 Movement: Automatic, 25 jewels Case: 316L Stainless steel Diameter: 44mm (about 49mm including crown) Thickness: 14mm Weight: 125g Dial: Carbon fiber Features: Date at 3:00 Bezel: Uni-directional rotating, time-lapse lume Band: Rubber strap Lug Width: 24mm Crystal:…

Sellita SW200-1 Workhorse Introduction

The Sellita caliber SW200-1 is a Swiss made automatic movement found in a wide variety of watches from well-known luxury brands to up and coming microbrands. This workhorse movement is based on the legendary ETA caliber 2824-2. In fact, it is referred to as an ETA clone for that reason. This is possible thanks to the expiration of most of the patents that protected the original 2824 design.…

NATO Straps Explained

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8ahi6gHdhk A great alternative to a leather watch strap or metal bracelet is a Nato style strap made from woven nylon. Sometimes referred to as G-10 straps, they are often considered to be one of the most comfortable straps you can wear. You are likely to find single-piece NATO straps on dive watches because they fast drying don't stretch out when wet. Nato strap…