Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic or the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $289, against $12,300 for the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver — a $12,011 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic or the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver?

The Zenith Defy Extreme Diver wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic or the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver?

The Zenith Defy Extreme Diver is rated to 600m versus 200m for the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic or the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver?

The Zenith Defy Extreme Diver carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic.

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Spinnaker Challenger AutomaticvsZenith Defy Extreme Diver

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Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

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MSRP $289

Zenith Defy Extreme Diver

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MSRP $12,300

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18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Challenger Automatic42mm

Defy Extreme Diver42.5mm

Power Reserve

Challenger Automatic40h

Defy Extreme Diver60h

Water Resistance

Challenger Automatic200m

Defy Extreme Diver600m

MSRP

Challenger Automatic$289

Defy Extreme Diver$12,300

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Thickness

19mm

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Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

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Lug Width

22mm

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Material

316L Stainless Steel

Titanium

Finish

Brushed and polished

Brushed titanium

Water Resistance

200m

600m

Caseback

Solid

—

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

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Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

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Type

Automatic

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Beat Rate

28,800 vph

36,000 vph

Power Reserve

40h

60h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$289

$12,300

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