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Tudor 1926 39mm AutomaticvsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor1926 39mm Automatic
MSRP $2,575
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 39mm Automatic39mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
1926 39mm Automatic38h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
1926 39mm Automatic100m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
1926 39mm Automatic$2,575
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
9.1mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
15mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T601
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$435

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic for its gorgeous appearance in person and excellent value, feeling they receive more than they pay for. It is considered a versatile everyday watch, suitable as a dress watch with 330 ft water resistance. Some owners note the 39mm Tudor 1926 wears larger than its stated size due to its small bezel and big dial, though it feels perfect on wrists just under 7 inches. One reviewer notes the Tudor 1926 Luna variant features a moonphase complication and uses a Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

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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