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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Dollar Diver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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