Which is cheaper, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $435, against $665 for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a $230 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton.

What movement does the Traska Seafarer Charcoal run compared to the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the 9039 and the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

croft-42-skeleton-automatic-all-steel-sp-5134-33

MSRP $435

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

Croft 42 Skeleton42mm

Power Reserve

Seafarer Charcoal42h

Croft 42 Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Seafarer Charcoal150m

Croft 42 Skeleton100m

MSRP

Seafarer Charcoal$665

Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

White

Steel

Lume

Super-LumiNova BGW9

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

9039

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$665

$435

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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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