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Orient Star Modern SkeletonvsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Orient Star Modern Skeleton

The Orient Star Modern Skeleton's 70-hour power reserve and silicon escape wheel are highlighted as key strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Modern Skeleton41mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Modern Skeleton50h
Croft 42 Skeleton
Water Resistance
Modern Skeleton100m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Modern Skeleton$600
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Mechanical
Sport
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Steel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
F6F44
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
50h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$435
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