Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $679 for the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto — a $254 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Vaer D5 Meridian Auto is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton run compared to the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A and the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

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MSRP $679

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

D5 Meridian Auto39mm

Power Reserve

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

D5 Meridian Auto40h

Water Resistance

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

D5 Meridian Auto200m

MSRP

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Dollar Diver

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

SII NH38A

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$679

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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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Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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