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

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $2,150 for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a $1,725 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A and the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE uses the L615.3.

Side by side

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsLongines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

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 FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

L4.795.4.58.0

MSRP $2,150

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE38.5mm

Power Reserve

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE—

Water Resistance

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE30m

MSRP

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE$2,150

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Dollar Diver

Anthracite

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SII NH38A

L615.3

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$2,150

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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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Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The Longines Flagship Heritage is widely praised for its impeccable finishing, timeless vintage-inspired design, and exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its elegant cream dial with gilt markers, dauphine hands, and applied logo, as well as its comfortable 38.5mm case size. Owners appreciate its refined aesthetic, suitable for dressed occasions and as a first watch, and some note the special design on the case back. However, its 42-hour power reserve and 12.4mm thickness are flagged as drawbacks, with one owner suspecting an issue with the self-winding mechanism. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Flagship Heritage highly for its elegant vintage design and exceptional value at its price point.

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