Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $3,295 for the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V — a $2,870 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V wears larger at 47.3mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 7.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V uses the SW200 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

C01-39AJH4-S00B0-B1

MSRP $3,295

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

croft-mid-size-skeleton-automatic-spongebob-squarepants-peek-a-boo-limited-edition-dollar-diver-sp-5152-01

MSRP $425

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Noon

Dollar Diver

Lume

SLN C1 X1 BL

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200

SII NH38A

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Moonphase

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,295

$425

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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.

Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

Owners and reviewers widely praise the spectacular lume application and the multi-level dial design of the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V, noting its crisp legibility and the innovative JJ01 jump-hour module. The 39mm case is described as compact with alternating brushed and polished finishing, and the dial features a radially grooved center with a sapphire minute track. Some find the 14mm thickness and $3k price point high, while accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. The watch utilizes a Sellita SW200-1 base with a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the striking dial design and jump-hour complication, despite some reservations about the thickness and accuracy.

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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