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Spinnaker BradnervsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Bradner
SpinnakerBradner
MSRP $179
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner42mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Bradner40h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Bradner180m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Bradner$179
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Thickness
15mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
49mm
Water Resistance
180m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tidal Blue
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$435

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What people say

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Spinnaker Bradner

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner's vibrant dials and excellent lume on indices and bezel, with one owner noting comfortable wearability on a 7-inch wrist. Reviewers flag imprecise finishing on the minute ring and an inner bezel crown that rotates too easily, while some owners report the internal rotating bezel does not stay in position. The watch features a Seiko NH35 movement with a 41-hour power reserve and is priced around $390-$430 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Bradner to be a fun, affordable diver, with its vibrant dials and strong lume being key selling points.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Atlantic Blue's reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a key strength. The watch's lume performance is somewhat lacking, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's bezel action, with one reviewer praising it as smooth and precise, while the other two do not mention it.

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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