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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Thickness
14mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47.4mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$1,099

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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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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