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Spinnaker Croft 39 GMTvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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

Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 39 GMT39mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Croft 39 GMT40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Croft 39 GMT100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Croft 39 GMT$445
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$218

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What people say

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Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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