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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
Tourbillon Master SU8230
SugessTourbillon Master SU8230
MSRP $1,399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Tourbillon Master SU823041mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Tourbillon Master SU823040h
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
Tourbillon Master SU823050m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
Tourbillon Master SU8230$1,399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
11mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Yellow Gold/Rose Gold/Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
Seagull ST8230
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$1,399

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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 Tourbillon Master SU8230

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its stunning enamel dial and impressive finishing at its price point. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -12s/day and another +6 to +11s/day. Caveats include a cumbersome winding crown, limited 50m water resistance, a 21mm lug width, and a non-hacking movement, with one owner noting a power reserve around two days and noticeable resistance when winding. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Tourbillon Master highly for its visually striking dial and finishing, which significantly elevates its perceived value.

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