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Seiko Prospex LX linevsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Prospex LX line
SeikoProspex LX line
MSRP $5,500
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex LX line44.8mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex LX line72h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Prospex LX line200m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Prospex LX line$5,500
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
44.8mm
42mm
Thickness
14.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.9mm
49mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
5R66
SII NH38A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
30
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,500
$435

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the dial's blue-green sunburst is phenomenal, and the sapphire glass features blue AR coating. Some owners feel the high price limits discounts and sales, with one AD noting extremely low sales due to the cost. One owner reported DLC peeling off a two-week-old watch, and another noted quality control issues like bezel inserts and fallen second hands. On balance, owners consider the Seiko Prospex LX line a nicely built watch, though pricing led to poor sales and its discontinuation.

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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