Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $435, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $2,065 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton wears larger at 42mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 13mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton.

What movement does the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton uses the SII NH38A and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Spinnaker Croft 42 SkeletonvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

croft-42-skeleton-automatic-all-steel-sp-5134-33

MSRP $435

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft 42 Skeleton42mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

Croft 42 Skeleton40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

Croft 42 Skeleton100m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Croft 42 Skeleton$435

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Steel

Silver

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SII NH38A

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$435

$2,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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