Which is cheaper, the Arken ALTERUM or the Spinnaker Croft?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft is the cheaper of the two at $219, against $630 for the Arken ALTERUM — a $411 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Arken ALTERUM or the Spinnaker Croft?

The Spinnaker Croft wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Arken ALTERUM — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Arken ALTERUM or the Spinnaker Croft?

The Arken ALTERUM is rated to 200m versus 150m for the Spinnaker Croft.

What movement does the Arken ALTERUM run compared to the Spinnaker Croft?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Arken ALTERUM uses the Miyota 9015 and the Spinnaker Croft uses the Seiko NH35.

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Arken ALTERUM

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MSRP $630

MSRP $219

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ALTERUM38mm

Croft40mm

Power Reserve

ALTERUM—

Croft—

Water Resistance

ALTERUM200m

Croft150m

MSRP

ALTERUM$630

Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Elemental

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$630

$219

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