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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsZelos Nova 37

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
14mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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