Which is cheaper, the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

At MSRP the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect is the cheaper of the two at $486, against $520 for the Spinnaker Hull Commander — a $34 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect carries a 44-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Hull Commander.

What movement does the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect run compared to the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect uses the Miyota 9039 and the Spinnaker Hull Commander uses the SII NH35A.

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Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect

MSRP $486

Spinnaker Hull Commander

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MSRP $520

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Architect39mm

Hull Commander42mm

Power Reserve

Architect44h

Hull Commander40h

Water Resistance

Architect100m

Hull Commander300m

MSRP

Architect$486

Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Purple

TIGER EYE

Lume

SuperLuminova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

44h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$520

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