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Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton — All Steel
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Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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Case
42mm
Power Reserve
—
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
100m
Crystal
Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter42mm
Thickness14mm
Lug-to-Lug49mm
Lug Width22mm
02

Case Build

Material316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance100m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
Dial ColorAll Steel
04

Movement

Caliber
SII NH38A
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleSkeleton
BezelRotating (dive)
Bracelet / strapLug-attached bracelet
HandsBaton
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