Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $435, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $1,979 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton.

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Formex Reef 42 mmvsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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

Formex Reef 42 mm

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MSRP $2,414

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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MSRP $435

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

Croft 42 Skeleton42mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

Croft 42 Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

Croft 42 Skeleton100m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Steel

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

$435

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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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.

Fratello

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