Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $499 for the Phoibos Argo Bronze — a $74 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Phoibos Argo Bronze wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Phoibos Argo Bronze is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Phoibos Argo Bronze run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Argo Bronze uses the Miyota 9015 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Phoibos Argo BronzevsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Phoibos Argo Bronze

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MSRP $499

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Argo Bronze40.5mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Argo Bronze40h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Argo Bronze200m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Argo Bronze$499

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Green

Dollar Diver

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$425

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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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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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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