Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Formex Stratos UTC?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $4,663 for the Formex Stratos UTC — a $4,238 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Stratos UTC wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Stratos UTC carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton run compared to the Formex Stratos UTC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A and the Formex Stratos UTC uses the ETA 2892.

Side by side

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsFormex Stratos UTC

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

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

Formex Stratos UTC

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MSRP $4,663

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Stratos UTC41mm

Power Reserve

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Stratos UTC42h

Water Resistance

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

Stratos UTC100m

MSRP

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Dollar Diver

Blue

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH38A

ETA 2892

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$4,663

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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.

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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Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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