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Boldr SafarivsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Safari$449
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Sport
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$435

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What people say

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Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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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