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Tudor 1926 28mm AutomaticvsSpinnaker Croft Pioneer

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1926 28mm Automatic
Tudor1926 28mm Automatic
MSRP $2,400
Croft Pioneer
SpinnakerCroft Pioneer
MSRP $199

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 28mm Automatic28mm
Croft Pioneer42mm
Power Reserve
1926 28mm Automatic38h
Croft Pioneer40h
Water Resistance
1926 28mm Automatic100m
Croft Pioneer100m
MSRP
1926 28mm Automatic$2,400
Croft Pioneer$199

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
28mm
42mm
Thickness
9.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T201
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$199

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

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.

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