Which is cheaper, the Baltic Hermétique Tourer or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $594 for the Baltic Hermétique Tourer — a $169 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic Hermétique Tourer or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 37mm for the Baltic Hermétique Tourer — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic Hermétique Tourer or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Baltic Hermétique Tourer is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic Hermétique Tourer or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Baltic Hermétique Tourer carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Baltic Hermétique Tourer run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic Hermétique Tourer uses the Miyota 9039 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Baltic Hermétique TourervsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Baltic Hermétique Tourer

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MSRP $594

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hermétique Tourer37mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Hermétique Tourer42h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Hermétique Tourer150m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Hermétique Tourer$594

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Beige

Dollar Diver

Lume

BGW9

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$594

$425

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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.

Baltic Hermétique Tourer

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Baltic Hermétique Tourer for its cohesive vintage-inspired design, appealing layered dials, and legible displays, with particular admiration for its dial depth and indices. The 37mm case is frequently cited as well-proportioned and wearable, complemented by 150m water resistance and impressive value. The recessed crown is a consistent point of discussion, with many finding it fiddly for hand-winding and setting due to its integrated design, though some note this is a stylistic nod to historical waterproof cases. One owner raised a concern about potential marker misalignment on affordable watches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Hermétique Tourer highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The Hermétique Tourer offers strong legibility due to its fully lumed indices. Reviewers noted the lume brightness could be improved.

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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