Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic or the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $189, against $450 for the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher — a $261 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic or the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher?

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic or the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher?

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic or the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher?

The Trifoglio Italia Philosopher carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic.

What movement does the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic run compared to the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic uses the SII NH35A and the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher uses the Seiko NH38.

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Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

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MSRP $189

Trifoglio Italia Philosopher

MSRP $450

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10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Wreck Automatic44mm

Philosopher40mm

Power Reserve

Wreck Automatic40h

Philosopher42h

Water Resistance

Wreck Automatic200m

Philosopher100m

MSRP

Wreck Automatic$189

Philosopher$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

Seiko NH38

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$189

$450

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