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Farer TONNEAUvsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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What people say

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Farer TONNEAU

Owners widely praise the Farer TONNEAU's vibrant dial colors, with the green and electric blue versions both noted as particularly attractive, often paired with the tan leather strap. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its impressive 100m water resistance. The movement's color-matched rotor is a appreciated detail. However, opinions on the case design are split; some find it relatively thin and well-executed, while others criticize its soft silhouette, wide bezel, and clumsy proportions. The $1,250 price is noted. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Farer TONNEAU's striking dial colors and robust water resistance, though the case design elicits mixed reactions.

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
TONNEAU35mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
TONNEAU56h
Croft 42 Skeleton
Water Resistance
TONNEAU100m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
TONNEAU$1,095
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
35mm
42mm
Thickness
10.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L high-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Steel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$435
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