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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Fleuss GMT43mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Fleuss GMT40h
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
Fleuss GMT150m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
Fleuss GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
51mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$299

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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 GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

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