Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Longines CONQUEST?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $4,750 for the Longines CONQUEST — a $4,325 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 34mm for the Longines CONQUEST — a 6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton run compared to the Longines CONQUEST?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A and the Longines CONQUEST uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsLongines CONQUEST

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

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

croft-mid-size-skeleton-automatic-spongebob-squarepants-peek-a-boo-limited-edition-dollar-diver-sp-5152-01

MSRP $425

Longines CONQUEST

L3.430.0.87.6

MSRP $4,750

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

CONQUEST34mm

Power Reserve

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

CONQUEST40h

Water Resistance

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

CONQUEST100m

MSRP

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

CONQUEST$4,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Dollar Diver

Mother of Pearl

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

SII NH38A

L888.5

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$4,750

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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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Longines CONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines CONQUEST for its versatile, aesthetically pleasing design, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, with many highlighting its high-quality finishing and smooth winding action. Reviewers and owners alike note the watch's well-wearing size and blend of vintage and modern design elements. Some owners report the polished surfaces can be prone to scratches, and multiple sources flag the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment as a significant drawback impacting fit. Lume quality is also a recurring point of criticism, with one reviewer noting only the black dial version appears to have lumed hands. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines CONQUEST a highly versatile and well-built everyday sports watch offering significant value.

From video reviewers

The elegant gold dial is a notable aspect of the Longines CONQUEST. The quartz movement may be a drawback for collectors who prefer mechanical movements. Reviewers disagree on the standout feature, with one highlighting the gold dial and the other the Blue Sunburst dial.

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