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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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

Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Sintra$650
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41.50mm
42mm
Thickness
12.95mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$435

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Sintra

Borealis Watch Co. Sintra owners widely praise its well-executed design, featuring applied indices and a shimmering blue dial that some prefer over more expensive alternatives. The timepiece is noted for excellent build quality and high-end specifications for its price, including a Miyota 90S5 movement and a premium bracelet. One owner did not purchase due to its size not being 39mm or less, while the 90xx movements are considered reliable and accurate, though some find them noisy. On balance, owners rate the Borealis Watch Co. Sintra highly for its impressive design and build quality at its price point.

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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