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

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $648 for the Baltic Hermétique Tourer Bronze — a $223 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Side by side

Baltic Hermétique Tourer BronzevsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Baltic Hermétique Tourer Bronze

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MSRP $648

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hermétique Tourer Bronze37mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Hermétique Tourer Bronze42h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Hermétique Tourer Bronze150m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Hermétique Tourer Bronze$648

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Dollar Diver

Lume

BGW9

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$648

$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 Bronze

The Baltic Hermétique Tourer Bronze is widely praised for its vintage-inspired aesthetic, featuring a bronze case and a smoked dial that develops a unique patina. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability, noting the slim case profile and manageable lug-to-lug distance. The watch offers 150 meters of water resistance, supported by a recessed crown that contributes to its silhouette, though some find it tricky to grip. It is powered by the Miyota 9039 movement, which provides a 42-hour power reserve and a smooth seconds hand sweep, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. Overall, the Baltic Hermétique Tourer Bronze is highly regarded for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's slim profile and comfortable fit are consistently praised. Reviewers note the bronze case develops a unique patina. No shared weaknesses were identified.

Fratello

Time + Tide

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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