Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $12,500 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré — a $12,075 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 32.8mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré — a 7.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré carries a 53 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton runs a automatic caliber (SII NH38A), while the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré runs a manual (DUW 4001).

Side by side

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré

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

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré

105

MSRP $12,500

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Tangente gold 33 doré32.8mm

Power Reserve

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Tangente gold 33 doré53 hoursh

Water Resistance

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

Tangente gold 33 doré30m

MSRP

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Tangente gold 33 doré$12,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Dollar Diver

White

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SII NH38A

DUW 4001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

53 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$12,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré is praised for its classic Bauhaus design and exceptionally thin 6.9mm case. Owners widely describe the watch as "incredible" and "lovely." However, some find the gold accents subtle, and one owner noted they would not purchase it for $13k, citing other watches that offer more functionality for the price. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré for its elegant, thin design, though its value proposition at its price point is debated.

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