Which is cheaper, the Makara Watches Hawksbill Sea Turtle or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

At MSRP the Makara Watches Hawksbill Sea Turtle is the cheaper of the two at $395, against $520 for the Spinnaker Hull Commander — a $125 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makara Watches Hawksbill Sea Turtle or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Makara Watches Hawksbill Sea Turtle wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Spinnaker Hull Commander — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Makara Watches Hawksbill Sea Turtle or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Makara Watches Hawksbill Sea Turtle carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Hull Commander.

What movement does the Makara Watches Hawksbill Sea Turtle run compared to the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Makara Watches Hawksbill Sea Turtle uses the Seiko NH35A and the Spinnaker Hull Commander uses the SII NH35A.

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Makara Watches Hawksbill Sea TurtlevsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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Makara Watches Hawksbill Sea Turtle

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MSRP $395

Spinnaker Hull Commander

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MSRP $520

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hawksbill Sea Turtle44mm

Hull Commander42mm

Power Reserve

Hawksbill Sea Turtle41h

Hull Commander40h

Water Resistance

Hawksbill Sea Turtle300m

Hull Commander300m

MSRP

Hawksbill Sea Turtle$395

Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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TIGER EYE

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$395

$520

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