Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton or the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher?

At MSRP the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $550 for the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton or the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton or the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is rated to 550m versus 100m for the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton or the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher?

The Trifoglio Italia Philosopher carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton.

What movement does the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton run compared to the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton uses the SII NH38A and the Trifoglio Italia Philosopher uses the Seiko NH38.

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Spinnaker Piccard SkeletonvsTrifoglio Italia Philosopher

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Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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MSRP $550

Trifoglio Italia Philosopher

MSRP $450

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Piccard Skeleton45mm

Philosopher40mm

Power Reserve

Piccard Skeleton40h

Philosopher42h

Water Resistance

Piccard Skeleton550m

Philosopher100m

MSRP

Piccard Skeleton$550

Philosopher$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH38A

Seiko NH38

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$450

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