Which is cheaper, the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic or the Spinnaker Hull Diver?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull Diver is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $2,400 for the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic — a $2,025 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic or the Spinnaker Hull Diver?

The Spinnaker Hull Diver wears larger at 42mm versus 28mm for the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic — a 14mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic or the Spinnaker Hull Diver?

The Spinnaker Hull Diver is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic or the Spinnaker Hull Diver?

The Spinnaker Hull Diver carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic.

What movement does the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic run compared to the Spinnaker Hull Diver?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic uses the T201 and the Spinnaker Hull Diver uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Tudor 1926 28mm AutomaticvsSpinnaker Hull Diver

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

Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

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MSRP $2,400

Spinnaker Hull Diver

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MSRP $375

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1926 28mm Automatic28mm

Hull Diver42mm

Power Reserve

1926 28mm Automatic38h

Hull Diver40h

Water Resistance

1926 28mm Automatic100m

Hull Diver300m

MSRP

1926 28mm Automatic$2,400

Hull Diver$375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Green

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

T201

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,400

$375

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

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Spinnaker Hull Diver

The Spinnaker Hull Diver is widely praised for its excellent build quality, featuring a milled clasp, solid links, and a strong anti-reflective coating on its sapphire crystal. Owners highlight its value, with one calling it one of their best affordable watches at $170, and appreciate the dual-part case construction that contributes to a reduced thickness. The blue dial is noted for its attractive play of light, and the screw-down crown is easy to operate. However, the lume is considered average, and some desire a higher beat movement. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Diver highly for its robust construction and strong value proposition at its price point.

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