Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon or the Sinn U18?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $3,488 for the Sinn U18 — a $2,938 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon or the Sinn U18?

The Sinn U18 wears larger at 44mm versus 43mm for the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon or the Sinn U18?

The Sinn U18 is rated to 2000m versus 300m for the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon or the Sinn U18?

The Sinn U18 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon.

What movement does the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon run compared to the Sinn U18?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon uses the SII NH35A and the Sinn U18 uses the SW300-1.

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Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon

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MSRP $550

Sinn U18

U18

MSRP $3,488

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tesei Forged Carbon43mm

U1844mm

Power Reserve

Tesei Forged Carbon40h

U1842h

Water Resistance

Tesei Forged Carbon300m

U182,000m

MSRP

Tesei Forged Carbon$550

U18$3,488

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

43mm

44mm

Thickness

16mm

15.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

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Material

316L Stainless Steel

high-strength

Finish

Brushed and polished

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Water Resistance

300m

2000m

Caseback

Solid

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Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

White

Black

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

SW300-1

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$3,488

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