Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Hull Commander or the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher-Skull?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull Commander is the cheaper of the two at $520, against $750 for the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher-Skull — a $230 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Hull Commander or the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher-Skull?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher-Skull — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Hull Commander or the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher-Skull?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher-Skull.

What movement does the Spinnaker Hull Commander run compared to the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher-Skull?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Hull Commander uses the SII NH35A and the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher-Skull uses the Seiko NH38.

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Spinnaker Hull Commander

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MSRP $520

Trifoglio Italia Philosopher-Skull

MSRP $750

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hull Commander42mm

Philosopher-Skull40mm

Power Reserve

Hull Commander40h

Philosopher-Skull—

Water Resistance

Hull Commander300m

Philosopher-Skull100m

MSRP

Hull Commander$520

Philosopher-Skull$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

TIGER EYE

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

Seiko NH38

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$520

$750

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