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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Coral

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$450

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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