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Rolex ExplorervsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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Explorer
RolexExplorer
MSRP $7,900
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Rolex Explorer

Owners widely praise the Rolex Explorer for its understated design, versatility, and comfortable wearability, with many considering it an ideal daily timepiece and a perfect first Rolex. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its clean, minimalist aesthetic and excellent legibility, with one owner noting it maintains accuracy at +1 second per day. Some find the 36mm size perfect for current trends, while others appreciate its functional, pure timepiece status and comfortable bracelet. The Rolex Explorer is also noted for being difficult to acquire at retail, often with year-long wait times. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Explorer highly for its blend of understated style, comfort, and practicality, making it a highly sought-after daily watch.

From video reviewers

The screw-down crown delivers a satisfying, secure feel, and the two-tone gold and steel construction offers a refined aesthetic distinct from the traditional steel Explorer. Quality control inconsistencies and the omission of the Glidelock clasp detract from the overall execution at this price point.

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Explorer36mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Explorer70h
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Explorer100m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
Explorer$7,900
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Oystersteel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Yellow Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and yellow gold
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Dollar Diver
Indices
Arabic numerals
Applied
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
3230
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
31
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,900
$425
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