Which is cheaper, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $4,604 for the Fears Arnos (Blue) — a $4,179 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 30.8mm for the Fears Arnos (Blue) — a 9.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Fears Arnos (Blue).

What movement does the Fears Arnos (Blue) run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Arnos (Blue) uses the Sellita SW1000-1b and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Fears Arnos (Blue)vsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Fears Arnos (Blue)

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MSRP $4,604

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arnos (Blue)30.8mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Arnos (Blue)40h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Arnos (Blue)30m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Arnos (Blue)$4,604

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Dollar Diver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW1000-1b

SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,604

$425

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What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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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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