Spinnaker Croft PioneervsThorn Addiesdive Water Ripple 6105 Dive Watch AD2117

Ref. addiesdive-captain-willard-6105-dive-watch-ad2117·MSRP $140
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Measurements
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Croft Pioneer

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
The Spinnaker Croft Pioneer offers good value for its price point. The vintage-inspired design is a key selling point.
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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