Spinnaker Spence - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

Spinnaker Spence is a model launched in 2022, a slim, compact “skin diver” that popularized at Spinnaker the idea of a 300 m dive watch while staying under ~11 mm thick; a 40 mm 316L steel case with no crown guards, 120-click unidirectional bezel, slightly domed AR sapphire, screw-down crown, 20 mm lugs and a solid caseback, powered by the Miyota 9039 automatic (no-date, 4 Hz, ~42 h reserve) for comfortable everyday wear from desk to shoreline.

Design & legibility: the model’s identity

The Spence follows classic skin-diver cues: clean minute track on a lacquered or gradient dial, widely spaced “maxi” markers, broad arrow hour hand and a color-tipped seconds, with a color-matched aluminum bezel under a discreetly domed sapphire that kills glare without adding height, such that the hour/minute/bezel-pip hierarchy reads at a glance indoors and out.

Case, strap and everyday comfort

At 40 mm diameter, ~10.9 mm thick and ~48 mm lug-to-lug, the 316L steel case wears short and flat; the screw-down crown is unobstructed, the 120-click bezel has a positive bite, and the solid back keeps balance around 148 g on steel, while 20 mm lugs make leather/steel/rubber swaps simple, so the Spence combines a planted, cuff-friendly stance with real tolerance for active life.

Movement: architecture, performance and care

Miyota’s 9039 (true no-date) runs at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) with ~42 hours of autonomy, hacking and hand-winding; its slim height helps achieve the thin profile without compromising 300 m sealing, and the absence of a date eliminates any “ghost” crown position, so setting is straightforward, timekeeping steady, and upkeep reasonable (service 4–6 years, periodic pressure checks).

Timeline & main models (2022–2025)

(2022) Spinnaker Spence 300 Navy Blue:

A subtly graduated blue dial with a matching aluminum bezel establishes the signature: 40 mm no-crown-guard case, ~10.9 mm thick, ~48 mm L2L, domed AR sapphire, screw-down crown and 300 m rating. “Maxi” markers and a broad arrow hour hand ensure clear reading, while the colored seconds adds a dynamic cue. Full-link 20 mm steel bracelet with push-button clasp and micro-adjust, plus an extra strap (per sets) to shift use-case. In this launch execution, the normalized identifier appears here as Spinnaker Spence SP-5097-11.

(2022) Spinnaker Spence 300 Off-White:

An ivory/cream dial that leans into vintage skin-diver vibes, with unchanged fundamentals: 300 m, 120-click bezel, AR sapphire, 20 mm lugs. Under a cuff, the light tone alters perceived size while maintaining clarity thanks to dark markers and a bold bezel triangle. The 9039 no-date keeps full-length hour markers. Sets often include an extra leather for an easy weekend switch. 

(2022) Spinnaker Spence 300 Indigo Blue:

Saturated “Indigo” with a matching bezel and a bright-tipped seconds that energizes the dial; still 40 mm × ~10.9 mm, screwed solid back, screw-down crown, generous lume, 300 m WR and a brushed solid-link steel bracelet. The color/contrast balance makes it an all-week pick for work and outings, while the thin profile notably improves comfort versus thicker divers. 

(2022) Spinnaker Spence 300 Sea Green:

Sea-green gradient with a matching bezel, same “slim diver” brief: crisp 120 clicks, subtly domed AR sapphire, 20 mm lugs, steel bracelet plus a spare strap per box, and the 9039 no-date for direct setting. In natural light the gradient adds depth without disturbing the minute track, while the color-tipped seconds remains an efficient running indicator. 

(2023) Spinnaker Spence 300 Pitch Black:

“Pitch” black dial/bezel variant maximizing night legibility and office-friendly sobriety; no-date, AR sapphire, 300 m WR and 20 mm solid-link bracelet. Strong marker/hand contrast gives instant elapsed-time reading via the bold 12 o’clock bezel mark. On the market it remains the line’s most “tool-forward” option. 

(2023) Spinnaker Spence 300 Olive / Burgundy:

More expressive dial/bezel colors (olive, burgundy) while keeping the same thin profile and ergonomics; these emphasize a GADA mission—300 m for water time, thin enough for office hours, and easy strap changes via standard lugs. They suit buyers who want stronger personality without giving up clarity. 

Conclusion

Thin, clear and 300 m-ready, the Spinnaker Spence targets wearers wanting a modern diver that goes from office to beach without compromise; you pick it for the slim stance, legible dial and no-date clarity, then tune by colour and the second strap; to close your decision, weigh impressions against Dialicious customer reviews for comfort, stability and finish durability.

(Updated October 2025)