Which is cheaper, the Monta Atlas or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $2,150 for the Monta Atlas — a $1,725 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Monta Atlas or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Monta Atlas — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Monta Atlas or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Monta Atlas is rated to 152m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Monta Atlas run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Monta Atlas uses the Monta M-23 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Monta AtlasvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Monta Atlas

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MSRP $2,150

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Atlas38.5mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Atlas40h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Atlas152m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Atlas$2,150

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Dollar Diver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Monta M-23

SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,150

$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.

Monta Atlas

The Monta Atlas is widely praised for its exceptional wearability, with its comfortable 38.5mm case size and buttery bracelet frequently highlighted. Owners and reviewers alike commend its fit and finish, noting a mix of brushed, polished, and blasted surfaces. However, the rehaut on the opaline silver dial is considered nearly illegible for the 24-hour GMT scale, leading some to suggest other dial colors are more practical for GMT functionality. One owner also flagged the crown as less sturdy than anticipated and noted the AR coating attracts fingerprints. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Atlas highly for its comfortable dimensions and appealing finishing.

From video reviewers

The Monta Opalin Silver's dial is a notable strength, particularly its subtle gradient effect that adds depth to the watch without being too flashy. The watch offers a notable value proposition due to its movement, typically found in more expensive timepieces. The bracelet can be prone to rattle, which might be a trade-off for some buyers.

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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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