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Bremont BroadswordvsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$435

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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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