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Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
Croft 42 Skeleton$435
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.3mm
Thickness
14mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$435
$3,700

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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