Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $2,930 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde — a $2,731 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde?

The Spinnaker Croft Pioneer wears larger at 42mm versus 29.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde — a 12.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde?

The Spinnaker Croft Pioneer is rated to 100m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde carries a 43 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer.

What movement does the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde?

The Spinnaker Croft Pioneer runs a automatic caliber (SII NH35A), while the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde runs a manual (Alpha | manual).

Side by side

Spinnaker Croft PioneervsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

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MSRP $199

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

475

MSRP $2,930

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft Pioneer42mm

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde29.5mm

Power Reserve

Croft Pioneer40h

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde43 hoursh

Water Resistance

Croft Pioneer100m

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde30m

MSRP

Croft Pioneer$199

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde$2,930

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Grey

Gold

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

Alpha | manual

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

43 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$199

$2,930

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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 Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

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NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde is praised for its bold yet wearable color composition, featuring a lavender dial with a coppery/golden sub-dial, beige text, and a sky-blue seconds hand. Owners appreciate the classic, elegant, and compact dimensions of the Tetra line. One owner expressed a desire for the recessed sub-dial found on other models. Overall, reviewers and owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde highly for its unique and well-executed color palette.

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