Which is cheaper, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $2,625 for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a $2,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 15m for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event).

What movement does the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) uses the La Joux-Perret G101 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

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Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)vsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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MSRP $2,625

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Date Boutique Edition (event)40h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Date Boutique Edition (event)15m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Dollar Diver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G101

SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,625

$425

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What people say

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Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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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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