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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
14mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Dollar Diver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$329

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What people say

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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