Which is cheaper, the Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $581 for the Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical — a $156 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical uses the 8322 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Citizen Zenshin 60 MechanicalvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical

NK5020

MSRP $581

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Zenshin 60 Mechanical40.5mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Zenshin 60 Mechanical60h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Zenshin 60 Mechanical100m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Zenshin 60 Mechanical$581

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Beige

Dollar Diver

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

8322

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$581

$425

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What people say

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Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical

The Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical is widely praised for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Super Titanium case and its unique frosted dial texture, with many owners highlighting its excellent value. The Caliber 8322 movement offers a 60-hour power reserve and a small-seconds complication. Some owners find the dial lettering subpar and the integrated bracelet limits strap options, with one reviewer noting a desire for tighter movement regulation, though accuracy figures range from -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical highly for its titanium construction and dial finishing at its price point.

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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