Which is cheaper, the Northern Star Watch Sentinel or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $649 for the Northern Star Watch Sentinel — a $224 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Northern Star Watch Sentinel or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Northern Star Watch Sentinel wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Northern Star Watch Sentinel or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Northern Star Watch Sentinel.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Northern Star Watch Sentinel or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Northern Star Watch Sentinel carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Northern Star Watch Sentinel run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Northern Star Watch Sentinel uses the Miyota 90S5 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

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Northern Star Watch Sentinel

MSRP $649

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MSRP $425

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sentinel40.5mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Sentinel42h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Sentinel50m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Sentinel$649

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 90S5

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$649

$425

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