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Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All SilvervsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver

The Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver wins consistent praise from owners for its clean, Bauhaus-inspired minimalist design and versatility across casual and business-casual settings. The Sellita SW200-1 movement delivers excellent accuracy, running under 2 seconds per day, and owners single out the refined finishing, solid build quality, and pleasant leather strap feel. The watch has earned multiple design awards for its simplistic, sophisticated dial. The 42.5mm case and sapphire crystal (front and back) round out a well-executed package that owners describe as great value for a modern dress-sport watch. Overall, the Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver is rated highly by owners for its timeless Bauhaus design language and finishing quality at its price point.

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

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver42.5mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver
Croft 42 Skeleton
Water Resistance
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver50m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver$539
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
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$539
$435
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