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Pagani Design PD-1888vsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

PD-1888
Pagani DesignPD-1888
MSRP $171
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1888

Pagani Design PD-1888 owners widely praise its premium bracelet and clasp, comfortable wear, and unique 24-hour wheel implementation. Some owners find the green and blue dial variants appealing with minimal branding. However, some community members feel the watch is overpriced, with a perceived value closer to $125-$150, and one owner noted disappointment with the date display legibility. Another owner finds the crown winding feel jumpy and dislikes the rehaut text. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1888 highly for its bracelet, clasp, and unique dial features 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
PD-188840mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
PD-188842h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
PD-1888100m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
PD-1888$171
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$435
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