Which is cheaper, the Duckworth Prestex Original Automatic or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull Commander is the cheaper of the two at $520, against $775 for the Duckworth Prestex Original Automatic — a $255 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Duckworth Prestex Original Automatic or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Duckworth Prestex Original Automatic or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Duckworth Prestex Original Automatic.

What movement does the Duckworth Prestex Original Automatic run compared to the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Duckworth Prestex Original Automatic uses the Miyota 82S5 and the Spinnaker Hull Commander uses the SII NH35A.

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Duckworth Prestex Original Automatic

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MSRP $775

Spinnaker Hull Commander

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MSRP $520

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Original Automatic39mm

Hull Commander42mm

Power Reserve

Original Automatic40h

Hull Commander40h

Water Resistance

Original Automatic200m

Hull Commander300m

MSRP

Original Automatic$775

Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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TIGER EYE

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 82S5

SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$775

$520

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