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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Thickness
12.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$435

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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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