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Audaz Reef DivervsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Reef Diver
AudazReef Diver
MSRP $420
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
What people say

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Audaz Reef Diver

The Audaz Reef Diver is described as a bold, rugged, and dependable tool watch with a focus on clarity and accuracy for diving. It features a 45mm 316L stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, Super-LumiNova C3, and 300m water resistance. One owner notes it is a large, heavy watch. The Audaz Reef Diver is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and is priced starting at $269. Overall, owners and reviewers view the Audaz Reef Diver positively as a robust tool watch with a clear dial and strong water resistance for its 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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
15.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
49mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
Steel
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$435
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