Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Hull Commander or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull Commander is the cheaper of the two at $520, against $3,900 for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a $3,380 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Hull Commander or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Hull Commander or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is rated to 300m versus 30m for the LONGINES TUXEDO.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Hull Commander or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The LONGINES TUXEDO carries a 54-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Hull Commander.

What movement does the Spinnaker Hull Commander run compared to the LONGINES TUXEDO?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Hull Commander uses the SII NH35A and the LONGINES TUXEDO uses the L895.5.

Side by side

Spinnaker Hull CommandervsLongines LONGINES TUXEDO

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

Spinnaker Hull Commander

hull-commander-automatic-lapidary-limited-edition-sp-5114-33

MSRP $520

Longines LONGINES TUXEDO

L2.830.4.93.0

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hull Commander42mm

LONGINES TUXEDO40mm

Power Reserve

Hull Commander40h

LONGINES TUXEDO54h

Water Resistance

Hull Commander300m

LONGINES TUXEDO30m

MSRP

Hull Commander$520

LONGINES TUXEDO$3,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

TIGER EYE

Ivory

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

L895.5

Power Reserve

40h

54h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$520

$3,900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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LONGINES TUXEDO

Owners and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES TUXEDO for its elegant vintage-inspired design, featuring an Art Deco dial with Arabic numerals and a versatile 38.5mm polished case. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to shorter, curved lugs, and its Calibre L893 automatic movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some reviewers point to the 30-meter water resistance and the plain black leather strap as minor drawbacks, while others note a preference for more brushed case finishing. Overall, the consensus is that the LONGINES TUXEDO is a handsome, accessible retro-styled watch offering excellent value and dial execution.

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