Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Croft or the Longines EVIDENZA?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft is the cheaper of the two at $219, against $2,650 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $2,431 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Croft or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Spinnaker Croft wears larger at 40mm versus 38.75mm for the Longines EVIDENZA — a 1.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Croft or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Spinnaker Croft is rated to 150m versus 30m for the Longines EVIDENZA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Croft or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft.

What movement does the Spinnaker Croft run compared to the Longines EVIDENZA?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Croft uses the SII NH35A and the Longines EVIDENZA uses the L615.3.

Side by side

Spinnaker CroftvsLongines EVIDENZA

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

Spinnaker Croft

spinnaker-croft

MSRP $219

Longines EVIDENZA

L2.642.4.73.6

MSRP $2,650

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft40mm

EVIDENZA38.75mm

Power Reserve

Croft40h

EVIDENZA50h

Water Resistance

Croft150m

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

Croft$219

EVIDENZA$2,650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Elemental

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

L615.3

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, small second at 6 o'clock and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$219

$2,650

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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

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its unique tonneau shape, elegant and classy aesthetic, and standout dial texture, with one owner highlighting its suitability for a classic look over 16 years. Reviewers and owners alike commend its blued hands and guilloche dial for evoking panache, though some note the cut-off '6' numeral as a flaw. One owner found the date window useful and well-placed, while another suggested its absence would improve the design. Overall, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its distinctive design and elegant finishing.

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