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Spinnaker Hull CommandervsTudor Black Bay 68

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520
Black Bay 68
TudorBlack Bay 68
MSRP $5,475

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull Commander42mm
Black Bay 6843mm
Power Reserve
Hull Commander40h
Black Bay 6870h
Water Resistance
Hull Commander300m
Black Bay 68200m
MSRP
Hull Commander$520
Black Bay 68$5,475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
TIGER EYE
Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
MT5601-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$520
$5,475

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What people say

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Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

Tudor Black Bay 68

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is praised for its METAS Master Chronometer-certified MT5601-U movement, which provides superior accuracy of -2/+4 seconds per day and a 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 13.6mm thickness and the appeal of the Tudor blue dial with a matte black bezel insert. The watch features a brushed and polished 43mm case, a domed sapphire crystal, and a bracelet without faux rivets. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay 68 a sensible, larger vintage-inspired diver with excellent timekeeping.

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