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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
51mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$425

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

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