Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $2,230 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial — a $1,805 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial runs a manual caliber (Hangzhou 3452), while the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton runs a automatic (SII NH38A).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial

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MSRP $2,230

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Imperial43mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Imperial80h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Imperial30m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Imperial$2,230

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 3452

SII NH38A

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,230

$425

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