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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsSeiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
14mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Steel
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$795

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition is praised for its well-executed movie homage, featuring a striking silver-to-blue gradient dial with a hidden shark design and the "JAWS" logo. Owners note the special case back marked with the Orca boat and shark fin, and the inclusion of a special box. The watch is considered a fun summer piece, with a comfortable blue silicone strap, despite its 45mm dimensions. The 4R36 automatic movement is noted to have a 41-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between +45 and -35 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition for its unique Jaws-themed dial and commemorative details.

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