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Seiko Prospex SeavsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea42mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea72h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea300m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Thickness
13.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R54
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, solid build, and comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of its matte black dial, excellent lume, and cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. The 4R36 movement is noted for hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the bezel action is described as smooth and precise. Some owners find the watch to be a legitimate tool with a fair price, while others describe it as big, thick, and heavy, uncomfortable for smaller wrists, though this is subjective as one owner found the size perfect. The solar quartz movement is also highlighted as a collection-worthy feature. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional value and comfortable, classic design.

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.

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