Which is cheaper, the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 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 $35,556 for the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement — a $35,131 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 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 Gold – 3D Movement or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 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 Gold – 3D Movement run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

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

Side by side

Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 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 Gold – 3D Movement

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MSRP $35,556

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement44mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement42h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement100m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement$35,556

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Gold

Dollar Diver

Lume

Superluminova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

LW07

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$35,556

$425

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What people say

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Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold features a striking, sci-fi aesthetic with a skeletonized dial showcasing the movement's components and a rose-gold case over DLC titanium and ceramic. Reviewers note its lightweight, modular construction and surprising wearability despite its 44mm titanium case, due to hollowed components and shape. However, legibility is challenging due to the busy dial, and the 15mm height makes it unsuitable for formal wear, with sharp edges and difficult crown operation also cited as drawbacks. On balance, reviewers find the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold a visually striking and lightweight piece, though its challenging legibility and crown operation are noted trade-offs.

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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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