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Spinnaker Croft PioneervsCincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

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Croft Pioneer
SpinnakerCroft Pioneer
MSRP $199
Union Terminal Mechanical
Cincinnati Watch CompanyUnion Terminal Mechanical
MSRP $650

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft Pioneer42mm
Union Terminal Mechanical38mm
Power Reserve
Croft Pioneer40h
Union Terminal Mechanical
Water Resistance
Croft Pioneer100m
Union Terminal Mechanical30m
MSRP
Croft Pioneer$199
Union Terminal Mechanical$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Multiple
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Sellita SW210
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$650

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What people say

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Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical for its striking design and historical significance, particularly for Cincinnati natives. One owner highlights its suitability as a dress watch, finding it wears well on a leather strap. The watch is noted for its colors and design inspired by the Union Terminal clock, with a portion of sales supporting the landmark. At just over $350, it is considered a good value despite not featuring a high-end movement, strap, or crystal. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical highly for its unique design and local historical connection at an accessible price point.

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