Which is cheaper, the RZE Resolute Type A 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 RZE Resolute Type A — a $74 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the RZE Resolute Type A or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the RZE Resolute Type A — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the RZE Resolute Type A or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The RZE Resolute Type A is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the RZE Resolute Type A run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the RZE Resolute Type A uses the Miyota 9039 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

RZE Resolute Type AvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

RZE Resolute Type A

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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

Resolute Type A39mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Resolute Type A40h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Resolute Type A200m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Resolute Type A$499

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Dollar Diver

Indices

Arabic numerals

Applied

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$425

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What people say

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RZE Resolute Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good value.

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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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