Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $1,399 for the Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230 — a $974 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230?

The Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230.

What movement does the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton run compared to the Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton runs a automatic caliber (SII NH38A), while the Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230 runs a automatic tourbillon (Seagull ST8230).

Side by side

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

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

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

SU8230

MSRP $1,399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Tourbillon Master SU823041mm

Power Reserve

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Tourbillon Master SU823040h

Water Resistance

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

Tourbillon Master SU823050m

MSRP

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Tourbillon Master SU8230$1,399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Dollar Diver

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SII NH38A

Seagull ST8230

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

3 vph

Complications

None

GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$1,399

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What people say

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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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Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its stunning enamel dial and impressive finishing at its price point. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -12s/day and another +6 to +11s/day. Caveats include a cumbersome winding crown, limited 50m water resistance, a 21mm lug width, and a non-hacking movement, with one owner noting a power reserve around two days and noticeable resistance when winding. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Tourbillon Master highly for its visually striking dial and finishing, which significantly elevates its perceived value.

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