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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399
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 G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size delivers comfortable wearability and lug-to-lug proportions suitable for most wrists. The quartz movement sacrifices prestige compared to automatic alternatives, though it ensures reliable accuracy. The red/navy aluminum bezel and Swiss Ronda quartz movement at an accessible price make it a practical travel watch.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Dollar Diver
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$399
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