Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $1,799 for the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph — a $1,374 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter Chronograph 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 Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph.

What movement does the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton run compared to the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A and the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

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MSRP $1,799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Starfighter Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Starfighter Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

Starfighter Chronograph50m

MSRP

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Dollar Diver

Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

SII NH38A

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$1,799

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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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Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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