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Spinnaker Hull CommandervsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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

Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull Commander42mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Hull Commander40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Hull Commander300m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Hull Commander$520
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
38mm
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

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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 Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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