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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsCincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
The Cincinnatus Blue
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Blue
MSRP $695

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
The Cincinnatus Blue38mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
The Cincinnatus Blue45h
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
The Cincinnatus Blue100m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
The Cincinnatus Blue$695

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Steel
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$695

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue for its versatile design, pleasant manual winding action, and the value offered by its Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, especially considering its USA assembly. The textured dial, often described as a "sandpaper dial" that shines in the sun, along with applied numerals and dark blue hands, are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Its 38mm or 39mm diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions are noted for good wearability on smaller wrists, though one owner found it necessary to remove four links for a proper fit. The lume is described as legible but dim. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue highly for its distinctive dial and value at the price point.

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