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

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $1,275 for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto — a $850 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

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

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

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

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

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

Side by side

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic AutovsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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 Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Dollar Diver

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-10

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,275

$425

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What people say

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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 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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