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Spinnaker Hull CommandervsZelos Swordfish 3

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

Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull Commander42mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Hull Commander40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Hull Commander300m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Hull Commander$520
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
TIGER EYE
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$520
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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