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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsUndone Basecamp Cali Blue

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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.

Undone Basecamp Cali Blue

The Undone Basecamp Cali Blue is praised for its attractive, vintage-feeling California dial and subtle texture, with owners appreciating the 40mm case fit and customization options. Reviewers note the desirable, affordable timepiece features a textured Cali dial and 100m water resistance. Some drawbacks mentioned include the lack of a date function and a 15mm thickness, exacerbated by a chunky strap. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and features a friction bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Undone Basecamp Cali Blue highly for its unique dial design and value.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Basecamp Cali Blue40mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton
Basecamp Cali Blue
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
Basecamp Cali Blue100m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
Basecamp Cali Blue$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$325
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