Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Narwhal or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $509 for the Phoibos Narwhal — a $84 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Narwhal or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Phoibos Narwhal — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Narwhal or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Phoibos Narwhal is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Phoibos Narwhal run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Narwhal uses the Miyota 9015 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Phoibos NarwhalvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Phoibos Narwhal

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MSRP $509

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Narwhal38mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Narwhal40h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Narwhal200m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Narwhal$509

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Malachite

Dollar Diver

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$509

$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.

Phoibos Narwhal

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Narwhal's 38mm size and slim 11.5mm height for a 200m diver, noting it wears well on smaller wrists and its case shape resembles an integrated bracelet. The aventurine and Howlite dials are described as captivating, and some appreciate the contrast finishing and retro looks. However, some owners criticize misaligned markers and a tilted date window, with one owner finding the hands thick and popsicle-style. The value proposition is debated, with some finding it a good buy at $390 but others considering $480-$490 too much due to a slabby design and difficult-to-size bracelet. On balance, owners find the Phoibos Narwhal appealing for its design and wearability, though quality control and pricing are points of contention for some.

From video reviewers

The unique stone dial is a significant strength. The bracelet's refinement is a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the dial's appeal, with one highlighting its sunburst effect and applied indices, while another focuses on the natural stone variation.

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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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