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Sartory Billard SB05vsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SB0538.5mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
SB0590h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
SB0550m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
SB05
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
8.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
LJP Cal. 7380
SII NH38A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
90h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435

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What people say

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Sartory Billard SB05

The dial's Maki-e Raden and aventurine combination is a standout feature. The 38.5mm case size and slim profile are noted for comfort.

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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