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Spinnaker CroftvsGrand Seiko STGF359

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Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219
STGF359
Grand SeikoSTGF359
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft40mm
STGF35928.9mm
Power Reserve
Croft40h
STGF35940h
Water Resistance
Croft150m
STGF359100m
MSRP
Croft$219
STGF359$2,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
28.9mm
Thickness
14mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
35.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Elemental
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
4J52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$219
$2,600

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What people say

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Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

Grand Seiko STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

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