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Sinn 1736 St I 4NvsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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

1736 St I 4N
Sinn1736 St I 4N
MSRP $2,030
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sinn 1736 St I 4N

Owners widely praise the Sinn 1736 St I 4N for its elegant silver and gold combination, minimalistic design, and smooth winding action. The watch is noted for its versatility, suitable for both dress and casual wear, with a 100m water resistance rating. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner observing no time deviation over six weeks. Some owners miss a second hand and find the stock strap uncomfortable, while others note the 36mm size can wear larger than expected due to its flat profile. The community is split on the price, with some hesitant to purchase without trying it on first. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 1736 St I 4N highly for its sophisticated design and reliable timekeeping at the price.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1736 St I 4N36mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
1736 St I 4N42h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
1736 St I 4N100m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
1736 St I 4N$2,030
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Sport
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Steel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,030
$435
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