Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $425 for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a $26 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 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 Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A and the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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 Swordfish Field 38

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MSRP $399

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Swordfish Field 3838mm

Power Reserve

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Swordfish Field 3840h

Water Resistance

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

Swordfish Field 38200m

MSRP

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Thickness

14mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

38mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Dollar Diver

Bronze

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

SII NH38A

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$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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Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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