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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsVario Futurist

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Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Dollar Diver
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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