Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Tudor Pelagos FXD?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $5,025 for the Tudor Pelagos FXD — a $4,600 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Tudor Pelagos FXD?

The Tudor Pelagos FXD wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Tudor Pelagos FXD?

The Tudor Pelagos FXD is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Tudor Pelagos FXD?

The Tudor Pelagos FXD carries a 70-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 Tudor Pelagos FXD?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A and the Tudor Pelagos FXD uses the MT5602.

Side by side

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsTudor Pelagos FXD

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

Tudor Pelagos FXD

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MSRP $5,025

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Pelagos FXD42mm

Power Reserve

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Pelagos FXD70h

Water Resistance

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

Pelagos FXD200m

MSRP

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Pelagos FXD$5,025

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Dollar Diver

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH38A

MT5602

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$5,025

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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.

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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Tudor Pelagos FXD

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tudor Pelagos FXD for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build, excellent legibility underwater, and robust, functional design inspired by military specifications. Its amazing lume, tactile bezel, and quick strap changes are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a versatile and reliable tool watch for everyday wear. Some owners note the fixed strap bars and hook-and-loop strap can be less practical for certain clothing, and one review mentions concerns about the longevity of the carbon composite case variant. Accuracy figures range, with some reporting COSC-certified precision while others note less consistent timekeeping requiring frequent servicing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos FXD highly for its ruggedness, historical connection, and purposeful design at its price point.

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