Which is cheaper, the Linde Werdelin Spidolite 3DTP Carbon – 3D Movement or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $26,667 for the Linde Werdelin Spidolite 3DTP Carbon – 3D Movement — a $26,242 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Linde Werdelin Spidolite 3DTP Carbon – 3D Movement or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite 3DTP Carbon – 3D Movement wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Linde Werdelin Spidolite 3DTP Carbon – 3D Movement or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite 3DTP Carbon – 3D Movement carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Linde Werdelin Spidolite 3DTP Carbon – 3D Movement run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Linde Werdelin Spidolite 3DTP Carbon – 3D Movement uses the LW07 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Linde Werdelin Spidolite 3DTP Carbon – 3D MovementvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Linde Werdelin Spidolite 3DTP Carbon – 3D Movement

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MSRP $26,667

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Spidolite 3DTP Carbon – 3D Movement44mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Spidolite 3DTP Carbon – 3D Movement42h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Spidolite 3DTP Carbon – 3D Movement100m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Spidolite 3DTP Carbon – 3D Movement$26,667

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Lume

Superluminova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

LW07

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$26,667

$425

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Linde Werdelin Spidolite 3DTP Carbon – 3D Movement

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite 3DTP Carbon – 3D Movement is lauded for its exceptionally light 90-gram weight and comfortable wearability, attributed to its 3DTP carbon case. Reviewers note its unique design and comfortable strap contribute to a feeling of disappearance on the wrist during activities. However, the crown is described as difficult to operate, particularly with gloves, and legibility is impacted by skeletonized hands, with lume considered insufficient for optimal night visibility. This model is priced at CHF 19,000. On balance, reviewers highlight the watch's remarkable lightness and comfort as its primary strengths, despite noted drawbacks in crown operation and legibility.

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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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