Which is cheaper, the 96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

At MSRP the 96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $520 for the Spinnaker Hull Commander — a $121 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the 96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The 96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Spinnaker Hull Commander — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the 96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is rated to 300m versus 200m for the 96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive.

What movement does the 96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive run compared to the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

Both watches run automatic movements — the 96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive uses the Miyota 9015 and the Spinnaker Hull Commander uses the SII NH35A.

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96Zero Watches Altitude / The DivevsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive

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MSRP $399

Spinnaker Hull Commander

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MSRP $520

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude / The Dive44mm

Hull Commander42mm

Power Reserve

Altitude / The Dive40h

Hull Commander40h

Water Resistance

Altitude / The Dive200m

Hull Commander300m

MSRP

Altitude / The Dive$399

Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

TIGER EYE

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$520

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