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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsTissot Supersport Chrono

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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.

Tissot Supersport Chrono

Owners widely praise the Tissot Supersport Chrono for its visually appealing dial, handset, and case shape, with many finding it a great value for its price and noting excellent lume. Some owners report subdial hand misalignment, which Tissot considers within tolerance for certain units, and one owner sold theirs due to chronograph second hand movement when stationary. The watch's 44-45.5mm size is a point of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists, while others report it fits well even on smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Supersport Chrono highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite some concerns regarding its size and chronograph function.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Supersport Chrono45.5mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton
Supersport Chrono
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
Supersport Chrono100m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
Supersport Chrono$575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
45.5mm
Thickness
14mm
11.92mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Blue
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
13.25'
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$575
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