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Spinnaker Hull CommandervsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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

Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull Commander42mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Hull Commander40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Hull Commander300m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Hull Commander$520
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
TIGER EYE
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$520
$218

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What people say

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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