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Lilienthal Berlin Lilienthal 1 – Gold BluevsSpinnaker Croft Pioneer

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Croft Pioneer
SpinnakerCroft Pioneer
MSRP $199
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 Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue42.5mm
Croft Pioneer42mm
Power Reserve
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue40h
Croft Pioneer40h
Water Resistance
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue50m
Croft Pioneer100m
MSRP
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue$189
Croft Pioneer$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$199
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