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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.60mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$435

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

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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