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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size SkeletonvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
40mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Dollar Diver
SS - Frost

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$529

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What people say

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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