Which is cheaper, the Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull Commander is the cheaper of the two at $520, against $725 for the Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite — a $205 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite.

What movement does the Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite run compared to the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Spinnaker Hull Commander uses the SII NH35A.

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Orion Watches Sylph: GraphitevsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite

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MSRP $725

Spinnaker Hull Commander

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MSRP $520

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sylph: Graphite39mm

Hull Commander42mm

Power Reserve

Sylph: Graphite40h

Hull Commander40h

Water Resistance

Sylph: Graphite100m

Hull Commander300m

MSRP

Sylph: Graphite$725

Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Grey

TIGER EYE

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$725

$520

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