Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer or the Venturian Daytripper?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $285 for the Venturian Daytripper — a $86 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer or the Venturian Daytripper?

The Spinnaker Croft Pioneer wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Venturian Daytripper — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer or the Venturian Daytripper?

The Spinnaker Croft Pioneer is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Venturian Daytripper.

What movement does the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer run compared to the Venturian Daytripper?

The Spinnaker Croft Pioneer runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Venturian Daytripper runs a solar (Seiko VS22).

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Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

MSRP $199

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MSRP $285

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft Pioneer42mm

Daytripper39mm

Power Reserve

Croft Pioneer—

Daytripper144h

Water Resistance

Croft Pioneer100m

Daytripper30m

MSRP

Croft Pioneer$199

Daytripper$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Grey

—

Lume

None

Super Luminova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko VS22

Type

Automatic

Solar

Power Reserve

144h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$199

$285

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