Spinnaker Croft PioneervsThorn Addiesdive Water Ripple 6105 Dive Watch AD2117

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Spinnaker Croft Pioneer at true scale

Croft Pioneer

Thorn Addiesdive Water Ripple 6105 Dive Watch AD2117 at true scale

Addiesdive Water Ripple 6105 Dive Watch AD2117

Diameter

42mm

43.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

MSRP

$199

$140

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$140
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship, satisfying look, and dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with some noting excellent timekeeping and good lume. The watch is considered a decent build for its price, offering a unique design and better finish quality than other watches in the same price range, with one owner specifically mentioning neat dolphin indices and a natural black aventurine dial. However, the bracelet and clasp are frequently criticized as being of poor quality, and one owner found the leather strap rigid and the crown difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique dial and overall finishing at its price point, despite significant criticism of the bracelet.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Croft Pioneer offers good value for its price point. The vintage-inspired design is a key selling point.

Thorn Addiesdive Water Ripple 6105 Dive Watch AD2117

Owners widely praise the Thorn Addiesdive Water Ripple 6105 Dive Watch AD2117 for its excellent value, with many impressed by the case finishing and dial details, which are described as well-executed and showing subtle color shifts in certain lighting. The automatic winding is noted as an improvement over previous models, and the coin-edge bezel, topped by a tiered flat sapphire crystal, is considered snazzy with a nice click. The bracelet clasp is also highlighted as superior to some competitors. The bezel action is described as a bit stiff but acceptable, and the watch is seen as a good value, especially when purchased during sales for under $55. Overall, owners rate the Thorn Addiesdive Water Ripple 6105 Dive Watch AD2117 highly for its impressive finishing and dial at its price point.

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