Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull Commander is the cheaper of the two at $520, against $1,390 for the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone — a $870 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone wears larger at 49.3mm versus 42mm for the Spinnaker Hull Commander — a 7.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone is rated to 600m versus 300m for the Spinnaker Hull Commander.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone run compared to the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone uses the SW200 and the Spinnaker Hull Commander uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsSpinnaker Hull Commander

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone

C60-42A3H1-SGKK0-HK

MSRP $1,390

Spinnaker Hull Commander

hull-commander-automatic-lapidary-limited-edition-sp-5114-33

MSRP $520

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C60 Lympstone49.3mm

Hull Commander42mm

Power Reserve

C60 Lympstone38h

Hull Commander40h

Water Resistance

C60 Lympstone600m

Hull Commander300m

MSRP

C60 Lympstone$1,390

Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

49.3mm

42mm

Thickness

13.8mm

13.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.3mm

49mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Brushed

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

600m

300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

TIGER EYE

Lume

SLN X1 GL C1

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200

SII NH35A

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Moonphase

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,390

$520

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone's exceptionally bright and long-lasting X1 lume, which one owner notes outshines other premium dive watches. The watch features a unique forged carbon dial and two large, easy-to-use screw-down crowns for time setting and the internal compass bezel. It is powered by a COSC-certified chronometer movement and sports a PVD black finish on its 42mm case. Overall, owners highly value the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone for its standout lume and distinctive carbon dial.

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Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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