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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsZelos Artemis

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
Artemis50m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Titanium

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$1,899

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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 Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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