Which is cheaper, the Rolex Submariner or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $10,050 for the Rolex Submariner — a $9,500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Submariner or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton wears larger at 45mm versus 41mm for the Rolex Submariner — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Rolex Submariner or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is rated to 550m versus 300m for the Rolex Submariner.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Rolex Submariner or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Rolex Submariner carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton.

What movement does the Rolex Submariner run compared to the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Rolex Submariner uses the 3230 and the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

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Rolex Submariner

124060

MSRP $10,050

Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton

piccard-skeleton-automatic-dust-black-sp-5135-11

MSRP $550

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Submariner41mm

Piccard Skeleton45mm

Power Reserve

Submariner70h

Piccard Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Submariner300m

Piccard Skeleton550m

MSRP

Submariner$10,050

Piccard Skeleton$550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

41mm

45mm

Thickness

—

21mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

52mm

Lug Width

—

22mm

Material

Oystersteel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

—

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

300m

550m

Caseback

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Inner

Indices

Index

Applied

Lume

Chromalight

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

3230

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

70h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$10,050

$550

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