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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$475

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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