Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Hull Commander or the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon Dark Emerald?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull Commander is the cheaper of the two at $520, against $725 for the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon Dark Emerald — a $205 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Hull Commander or the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon Dark Emerald?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon Dark Emerald — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Hull Commander or the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon Dark Emerald?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is rated to 300m versus 30m for the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon Dark Emerald.

What movement does the Spinnaker Hull Commander run compared to the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon Dark Emerald?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Hull Commander uses the SII NH35A and the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon Dark Emerald uses the Miyota 9015.

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Spinnaker Hull CommandervsTSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon Dark Emerald

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Spinnaker Hull Commander

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MSRP $520

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon Dark Emerald

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MSRP $725

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hull Commander42mm

Balt-Pilot Recon Dark Emerald40mm

Power Reserve

Hull Commander40h

Balt-Pilot Recon Dark Emerald40h

Water Resistance

Hull Commander300m

Balt-Pilot Recon Dark Emerald30m

MSRP

Hull Commander$520

Balt-Pilot Recon Dark Emerald$725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

TIGER EYE

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Movement

1 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$520

$725

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