Which is cheaper, the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $1,460 for the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic — a $1,035 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic.

What movement does the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic uses the Soprod M100 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm AutomaticvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic

F77 MK2 41mm

MSRP $1,460

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

F77 MK2 41mm Automatic41mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

F77 MK2 41mm Automatic38h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

F77 MK2 41mm Automatic100m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

F77 MK2 41mm Automatic$1,460

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Meteorite

Dollar Diver

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Soprod M100

SII NH38A

Beat Rate

28 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,460

$425

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic

The Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic is praised for its comfortable wearability, with reviewers highlighting its reworked integrated lug design and slim case profile. The "carbon effect" basketweave dial is frequently cited as a modern, distinctive touch on the retro design. The watch is powered by the Soprod P024 automatic movement, which has a 38-hour power reserve. Some find the gold-plated version loud, and the dauphine hands lack lume. The stainless steel model is priced at $1,460 to $1,560 USD. On balance, reviewers consider the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic a strong integrated bracelet option at its price point, lauded for its unique design and comfortable fit.

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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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