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Pagani Design PD-1671vsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Pagani Design PD-1671

Owners report sharp case edges on the Pagani Design PD-1671 that can fray straps and noted the watch is thicker than advertised. The bezel action is described as smooth by one owner, while another flags it as sloppy with forward play. One owner achieved +1 second per day accuracy after adjustment. On balance, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1671 offers a beautiful shape and good bracelet quality for the price, despite some concerns about sharp case edges and dial finishing.

From video reviewers

The Pagani Design PD-1671 has decent lume. A weakness is the watch's finishing, with one reviewer calling it 'bad'. Reviewers disagree on the watch's design quality, with one praising it and the other mentioning a QC issue.

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

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-167142mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
PD-167142h
Croft 42 Skeleton
Water Resistance
PD-1671100m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
PD-1671$158
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$158
$435
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