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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsTimefactors PRS-30

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
PRS-30
TimefactorsPRS-30
MSRP $1,013
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 PRS-30

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS for its excellent value and solid construction, with many appreciating its aesthetic details like cream dials and blued hands. Some owners note the well-built but stiff 5-link bracelet on certain models, and one owner reported noticeable rotor wobble from a Miyota movement. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS highly for its robust build and attractive design at a fraction of the price of competitors.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
PRS-3042mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
PRS-30
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
PRS-30100m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
PRS-30$1,013

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Dark Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$1,013
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