Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $3,900 for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a $3,475 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 30m for the LONGINES TUXEDO.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The LONGINES TUXEDO carries a 54-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 LONGINES TUXEDO?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A and the LONGINES TUXEDO uses the L895.5.

Side by side

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsLongines LONGINES TUXEDO

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

Longines LONGINES TUXEDO

L2.830.4.93.0

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

LONGINES TUXEDO40mm

Power Reserve

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

LONGINES TUXEDO54h

Water Resistance

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

LONGINES TUXEDO30m

MSRP

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

LONGINES TUXEDO$3,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Dollar Diver

Ivory

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH38A

L895.5

Power Reserve

40h

54h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$3,900

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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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LONGINES TUXEDO

Owners and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES TUXEDO for its elegant vintage-inspired design, featuring an Art Deco dial with Arabic numerals and a versatile 38.5mm polished case. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to shorter, curved lugs, and its Calibre L893 automatic movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some reviewers point to the 30-meter water resistance and the plain black leather strap as minor drawbacks, while others note a preference for more brushed case finishing. Overall, the consensus is that the LONGINES TUXEDO is a handsome, accessible retro-styled watch offering excellent value and dial execution.

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