Which is cheaper, the Laco BELL X-1 or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $435, against $650 for the Laco BELL X-1 — a $215 gap before any retailer discounting.

What movement does the Laco BELL X-1 run compared to the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco BELL X-1 uses the Miyota 821A and the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton uses the Seiko NH38.

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Laco BELL X-1vsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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

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Laco BELL X-1

861907

MSRP $650

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Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

MSRP $435

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BELL X-142mm

Croft 42 Skeleton42mm

Power Reserve

BELL X-1—

Croft 42 Skeleton—

Water Resistance

BELL X-1—

Croft 42 Skeleton100m

MSRP

BELL X-1$650

Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Steel

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821A

Seiko NH38

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$435

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