Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $189, against $425 for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a $236 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic?

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic?

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

What movement does the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton run compared to the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A and the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

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MSRP $189

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Wreck Automatic44mm

Power Reserve

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Wreck Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

Wreck Automatic200m

MSRP

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Dollar Diver

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

SII NH38A

SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$189

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What people say

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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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Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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