Wearable Ocean Art: Spinnaker x IFL Watches Spence 300 Automatic IFLW Manta Edition Watch

For divers and marine enthusiasts, few moments beneath the waves match the serene thrill of watching giant manta rays glide weightlessly through open water.

Celebrating World Manta Ray Day, British microbrand Spinnaker has joined forces with customisation studio IFL Watches to launch the Spinnaker x IFL Watches Spence 300 Automatic IFLW Manta Edition Watch—a limited-edition diver that merges serious tool-watch engineering with bespoke hand-painted horological artwork.

Priced at $950 (~£750), this 40mm timepiece transforms the dial into a canvas, capturing what the brands call “Underwater Dancers” in motion.

* Case Geometry: 40.0mm Diameter × 11.5mm Thickness (48.0mm Lug-to-Lug)
* Case Build: 316L Stainless Steel w/ Screw-Down Crown & Unidirectional Bezel
* Movement: Japanese Miyota 9039 High-Beat Automatic (28,800 bph / 24 Jewels)
* Dial Artwork: Hand-Painted Manta Ray Scene w/ Swiss Super-LumiNova
* Water Rating: 300 Metres / 30 ATM Depth Resistance
* Bracelet: 20mm Stainless Steel w/ Safety Lock Fold-Over Buckle

Artisanal Craftsmanship & “Underwater Dancers” Storytelling

Stockholm-based IFL Watches has earned a global reputation for turning classic timepieces into expressive works of art. For this collaboration, master painters apply fine brushwork directly to each individual blue dial, depicting two giant manta rays executing a synchronised turn beneath shafts of descending sunlight.

Vibrant coral reef hues in warm orange and red rise from the ocean floor, creating a rich visual contrast against the deep marine palette.

Because every dial is hand-painted one at a time, no two watches in the limited production run are completely identical.

The brushwork, wing angles, and subtle spot patterns differ slightly across each piece, giving every owner a genuinely unique work of wearable art protected beneath a double-curved sapphire lens with anti-reflective coating.

Slender 11.5mm Profile & 300m Aquatic Engineering

What makes the Manta Edition so effective as a daily wearer is Spinnaker’s choice of base vessel.

Built on the acclaimed Spence 300 platform, the watch houses 300 metres (30 ATM) of water resistance inside a remarkably slim 11.5mm stainless steel chassis. Featuring a 40mm diameter and a compact 48mm lug-to-lug span, it avoids the bulky, top-heavy profile common to heavy-duty professional divers.

“By pairing bespoke hand-painted manta ray artwork with a slender 11.5mm steel case and 300m depth rating, Spinnaker and IFL Watches deliver a tool watch that is equal parts underwater instrument and fine art.”

A unidirectional rotating timing bezel, screw-down crown, and solid 20mm stainless steel bracelet equipped with a fold-over safety clasp reinforce its genuine dive credentials.

Applied hour indices and hands are treated with high-grade Swiss Super-LumiNova, casting a vivid green glow in low-light conditions that mirrors the ethereal experience of diving at depth once ambient light fades.

High-Beat Miyota 9039 Engine & Limited Availability

Ticking beneath the hand-painted seascape is the Japanese Miyota 9039 automatic movement.

Operating at a high-beat frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) across 24 jewels, this premium calibre delivers smooth sweeping seconds hand action and over 41 hours of power reserve. Crucially, the 9039 is a true no-date movement, eliminating any unwanted calendar apertures that would otherwise cut through the coral reef artwork.

Feature Specification	Horological & Architectural Detail
Retail Price	$950 USD (~£750 GBP)
Exclusivity	Limited Edition Hand-Painted Collection
Movement Spec	Miyota 9039 Automatic (28,800 vph / 41h+ Reserve)
Luminescence	Swiss Super-LumiNova on Applied Indices & Hands
Warranty Package	2-Year International Manufacturer Warranty

Weighing 140g on its full steel bracelet, the Spinnaker x IFL Watches Spence 300 Automatic IFLW Manta Edition Watch ($950) stands out as a compelling fusion of marine conservation storytelling, artisanal hand-craftsmanship, and serious underwater capability.

$950 at Spinnaker