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Second Hour Giant StridevsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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What people say

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Second Hour Giant Stride

The Silietta SW200 movement is a strength. The price point relative to other microbrand super compressor options is a weakness.

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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Giant Stride42mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Giant Stride
Croft 42 Skeleton
Water Resistance
Giant Stride200m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Giant Stride$725
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Thickness
0mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$435
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