Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

At MSRP the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $328, against $425 for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a $97 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph.

What movement does the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton run compared to the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton runs a automatic caliber (SII NH38A), while the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph runs a quartz (Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz).

Side by side

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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MSRP $328

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm

Power Reserve

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m

MSRP

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Dollar Diver

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH38A

Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$328

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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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Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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