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Spinnaker Croft 39 GMTvsZelos Skyraider 2

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

Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
Croft 39 GMT40h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
Croft 39 GMT100m
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
Croft 39 GMT$445
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Mokume

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$2,399

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 2

The Zelos Skyraider 2 is praised for its value, particularly offering unique dial materials like meteorite at a fraction of luxury prices, and its bronze case is noted for a warm glow. Reviewers and owners highlight the Flieger-inspired design and the use of a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, with BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova lume. Some owners find the skeletonized variant ideal for style over everyday legibility, while others note the brand's past designs have sometimes been hard to read or bulky. The Zelos Skyraider 2 is available in various materials and dial options, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,399. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Skyraider 2 highly for its distinctive materials and design at a competitive price point.

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