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Spinnaker Hull CommandervsWilliam Wood Beacon

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

Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull Commander42mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Hull Commander40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Hull Commander300m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Hull Commander$520
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
TIGER EYE
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$520
$495

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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