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Lilienthal Berlin Lilienthal 1 – Gold BluevsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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What people say

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Lilienthal Berlin Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue

Owners widely report that Lilienthal Berlin Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue offers a minimalist, lower-profile design with a comfortable mesh bracelet, though some find it appears large. The quartz movement is considered decent for the price, and some owners praise the build quality and materials. However, multiple owners criticize the $400 price point as high for a coated case and quartz movement, with some noting machine-stamped dial and hands with unfinished edges. Customer service and order fulfillment are frequently flagged as problematic, with some experiencing significant delays or unresponsiveness. Overall, owners have mixed feelings, with some appreciating the design and perceived quality at the price while others express disappointment and regret, citing issues with finishing and customer support.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue42.5mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue
Croft 42 Skeleton
Water Resistance
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue50m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue$189
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$435
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