Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $650 for the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical — a $225 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical.

What movement does the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton runs a automatic caliber (SII NH38A), while the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical runs a manual (Sellita SW210).

Side by side

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsCincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

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

Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

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MSRP $650

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Union Terminal Mechanical38mm

Power Reserve

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Union Terminal Mechanical—

Water Resistance

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

Union Terminal Mechanical30m

MSRP

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Union Terminal Mechanical$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Dollar Diver

Multiple

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

None

BGW9

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SII NH38A

Sellita SW210

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$650

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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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Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical for its striking design and historical significance, particularly for Cincinnati natives. One owner highlights its suitability as a dress watch, finding it wears well on a leather strap. The watch is noted for its colors and design inspired by the Union Terminal clock, with a portion of sales supporting the landmark. At just over $350, it is considered a good value despite not featuring a high-end movement, strap, or crystal. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical highly for its unique design and local historical connection at an accessible price point.

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