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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Dollar Diver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$279

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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 DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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