Which is cheaper, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $2,625 for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a $2,426 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer?

The Spinnaker Croft Pioneer wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer?

The Spinnaker Croft Pioneer is rated to 100m versus 15m for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event).

What movement does the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) uses the La Joux-Perret G101 and the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)vsSpinnaker Croft Pioneer

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

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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MSRP $2,625

Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

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MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm

Croft Pioneer42mm

Power Reserve

Date Boutique Edition (event)40h

Croft Pioneer40h

Water Resistance

Date Boutique Edition (event)15m

Croft Pioneer100m

MSRP

Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Croft Pioneer$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Grey

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G101

SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,625

$199

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What people say

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Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

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