Which is cheaper, the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black 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 $895 for the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic — a $470 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic uses the Sellita SW200-2 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black AutomaticvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

Q: Which has a longer power reserve, the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic carries a 65-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

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

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

p-40-a-11-black-automatic-mechanical-pilot-watch

MSRP $895

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

croft-mid-size-skeleton-automatic-spongebob-squarepants-peek-a-boo-limited-edition-dollar-diver-sp-5152-01

MSRP $425

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Dollar Diver

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

X1 C3

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-2

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

65h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$895

$425

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic vs Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

Reddit·2

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.

WatchUSeek·2

Keep exploring