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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
Pelagos Ultra
TudorPelagos Ultra
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Pelagos Ultra40mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Pelagos Ultra65h
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
Pelagos Ultra1,000m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
100m
1000m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Steel
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
MT5612-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$6,900

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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.

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

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