Filippo Loreti Watches The RiddlervsSpinnaker Croft

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Filippo Loreti Watches The Riddler at true scale

The Riddler

Spinnaker Croft at true scale

Croft

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

13mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

150m

MSRP

$425

$219

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Elemental

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$219
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Filippo Loreti Watches The Riddler

Filippo Loreti Watches The Riddler is described by owners as a cheaply made watch with generic designs, with some suggesting it is a Chinese-made item valued under $100. One owner reported that multiple Filippo Loreti watches, including The Riddler, stopped working within a year, and customer service provided no resolution. Another user noted that images of the watches were removed from the brand's Instagram, hinting at potential licensing issues, and heard claims of the brand being a scam selling Chinese watches as Italian. On balance, owners find Filippo Loreti Watches The Riddler to be a cheaply made item with generic designs, with significant concerns raised about product reliability and customer service.

Spinnaker Croft

The Spinnaker Croft is widely praised for its value and vibrant dial colors, with reviewers noting its versatility and sapphire crystal. Owners and reviewers alike point to the bracelet and clasp as areas with budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stamped clasp with a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft well for its strong value proposition and appealing aesthetics at its price point.