Which is cheaper, the Radcliffe Watches L'INSTANT SONORE or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull Commander is the cheaper of the two at $520, against $1,588 for the Radcliffe Watches L'INSTANT SONORE — a $1,068 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Radcliffe Watches L'INSTANT SONORE or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Radcliffe Watches L'INSTANT SONORE — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Radcliffe Watches L'INSTANT SONORE or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Radcliffe Watches L'INSTANT SONORE.

What movement does the Radcliffe Watches L'INSTANT SONORE run compared to the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Radcliffe Watches L'INSTANT SONORE uses the Miyota 9015 and the Spinnaker Hull Commander uses the SII NH35A.

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Radcliffe Watches L'INSTANT SONOREvsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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Radcliffe Watches L'INSTANT SONORE

MSRP $1,588

Spinnaker Hull Commander

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MSRP $520

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

L'INSTANT SONORE40mm

Hull Commander42mm

Power Reserve

L'INSTANT SONORE—

Hull Commander40h

Water Resistance

L'INSTANT SONORE30m

Hull Commander300m

MSRP

L'INSTANT SONORE$1,588

Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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TIGER EYE

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$520

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