Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Hull Commander or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull Commander is the cheaper of the two at $520, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $1,980 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Hull Commander or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander wears larger at 42mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 13mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Hull Commander or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Hull Commander or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Hull Commander.

What movement does the Spinnaker Hull Commander run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Hull Commander uses the SII NH35A and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Spinnaker Hull CommandervsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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 ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hull Commander42mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

Hull Commander40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

Hull Commander300m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Hull Commander$520

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

TIGER EYE

Silver

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$520

$2,500

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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.

WatchCrunch

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

WatchUSeek

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