Which is cheaper, the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull Commander is the cheaper of the two at $520, against $790 for the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition — a $270 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Hull Commander.

What movement does the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition run compared to the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition uses the Miyota 9039 and the Spinnaker Hull Commander uses the SII NH35A.

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Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition

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MSRP $790

Spinnaker Hull Commander

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MSRP $520

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California Limited Edition39mm

Hull Commander42mm

Power Reserve

California Limited Edition42h

Hull Commander40h

Water Resistance

California Limited Edition200m

Hull Commander300m

MSRP

California Limited Edition$790

Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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TIGER EYE

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$790

$520

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