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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special EditionvsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition for its unique dial color and execution, with one owner noting its 44mm lug-to-lug measurement is perfect for most wrists. The dial is inspired by Okinawa's ocean colors and is expected to feature a bright sunburst effect. Accuracy figures for the 6R35 movement range from -10/+10 seconds per day when off/on the wrist, which some find "pretty amazing." However, some owners consider the price of around 1500€ too high, suggesting a value closer to 900€, and there are mixed reports on the 6R movement's accuracy. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition highly for its distinctive dial and wearability, despite some reservations about its price point.

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

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition40.5mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition70h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition$1,250
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.6mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,250
$435
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