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Spinnaker Croft PioneervsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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

Croft Pioneer
SpinnakerCroft Pioneer
MSRP $199
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft Pioneer42mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
Croft Pioneer40h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
Croft Pioneer100m
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
Croft Pioneer$199
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$850

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What people say

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Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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