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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsSugess MoonPhase Master SU2528

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
MoonPhase Master SU2528
SugessMoonPhase Master SU2528
MSRP $599

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
MoonPhase Master SU252840mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
MoonPhase Master SU252848h
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MoonPhase Master SU25285m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
MoonPhase Master SU2528$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Moonphase
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
100m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Black
Lume
None
X1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
ST2528
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$599

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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.

Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528 for its visually stunning and glittery aventurine dial, considered exceptional value for its price, with some noting smooth hand-winding and good case polishing. Accuracy varies, with reports ranging from +3 seconds per day to -6 seconds per day, and one owner experienced a stuttering movement in a previous unit. Some find the watch too thick for a dress watch, the rotor unusually loud, and the 21mm lug width unorthodox, while the moonphase complication's accuracy is questioned by one owner due to a potential dial cut flaw. Overall, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528 highly for its gorgeous aventurine dial and impressive complications at an accessible price point.

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