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Phoibos Eagle Ray DatevsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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

Eagle Ray Date
PhoibosEagle Ray Date
MSRP $480
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray Date40mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray Date40h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray Date200m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Eagle Ray Date$480
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$435

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What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray Date

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date's design and value, with one owner specifically noting the attractive logo and another finding it well-made for its price. The watch features a 41mm case, a ceramic bezel, and a date window at 6 o'clock, powered by a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. One owner reported receiving a non-functional unit and experiencing poor customer service. On balance, owners value the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date for its design and price point, despite a reported instance of a defective unit and customer service issues.

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.

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