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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsTimefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
NAVIGATOR PRS-48
TimefactorsNAVIGATOR PRS-48
MSRP $664
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.

Timefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48

Owners widely praise the Timefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48 for its simplicity, legibility, and 36mm case size, which satisfies a desire for a smaller timepiece. One owner finds it a versatile everyday and business-casual watch after five months of ownership. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48 highly for its wearability and classic design at the price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
NAVIGATOR PRS-4836mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
NAVIGATOR PRS-48
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
NAVIGATOR PRS-48100m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
NAVIGATOR PRS-48$664

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$664
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