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Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph SolarvsSpinnaker Croft

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What people say

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Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar

Owners widely report significant quality control and customer service issues with the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar, with some experiencing movement failure, strap defects, and poor communication. Some owners consider the watches to be fashion-oriented and overpriced, suggesting better value from established brands, while a few find them decent with attractive designs and good build quality, especially when purchased at a discount. One owner noted their Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar has a Seiko (Epson) movement and has had no problems. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar poorly due to recurring functional and service issues, despite some appreciating its design.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronograph Solar42.5mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
Chronograph Solar
Croft
Water Resistance
Chronograph Solar50m
Croft150m
MSRP
Chronograph Solar$185
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Crafted from hypoallergenic 316L stainless steel and scratch-resistant, sapphire-hardened mineral glass. Water-resistant up to 5 ATM.
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
With
Elemental

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VR43
Seiko NH35
Type
Solar
Automatic
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$185
$219
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