Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $435, against $1,275 for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto — a $840 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton.

What movement does the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto run compared to the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto uses the H-10 and the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic AutovsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto.

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

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

h38425120

MSRP $1,275

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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MSRP $435

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm

Croft 42 Skeleton42mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h

Croft 42 Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m

Croft 42 Skeleton100m

MSRP

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275

Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Steel

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-10

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,275

$435

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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.

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto for its thinness, perfect size, and vintage charm, with some preferring its contrasting tachymeter and larger subdials. One owner notes the rotor can be quite loud. The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is considered by some to be the best watch with a 2892 movement for the price. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto highly for its vintage charm and wearability at the price.

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Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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