Side by side

IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer AutomaticvsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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

Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic as a beautiful, solid, and hard-wearing watch with great lume and a functional bezel. Some owners find it chunky and note that the non-removable bars limit strap options, while one reviewer suggests its utilitarian and angular look, combined with a non-tapering bracelet and substantial weight, indicates a need for evolutionary refinement. The 42mm case feels robust and over-engineered, featuring a unique SafeDive bezel system. The IWC 32111 automatic movement offers a 120-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic well for its robust build and unique bezel system, despite some finding it chunky.

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.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic42mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic120h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic300m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic$6,700
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
14.1mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
TIGER EYE
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
32111
NH35
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,700
$520
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic vs Spinnaker Hull Commander gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.