Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss is the cheaper of the two at $850, against $6,900 for the Tudor Pelagos Ultra — a $6,050 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

The Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Tudor Pelagos Ultra — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

The Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Tudor Pelagos Ultra.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra carries a 65-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss.

What movement does the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss run compared to the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Tudor Pelagos Ultra uses the MT5612-U.

Side by side

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze SwissvsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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MSRP $850

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

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MSRP $6,900

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm

Pelagos Ultra40mm

Power Reserve

Tesei Bronze Swiss40h

Pelagos Ultra65h

Water Resistance

Tesei Bronze Swiss300m

Pelagos Ultra100m

MSRP

Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Thickness

16mm

14.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

46mm

Material

Bronze

Titanium

Finish

Brushed and polished

Satin

Water Resistance

300m

100m

Caseback

Solid

Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Green

—

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

MT5612-U

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

65h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$850

$6,900

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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 Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

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