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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
52mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$850

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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 Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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