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Spinnaker CroftvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft40mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
Croft40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Croft150m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Croft$219
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Elemental
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$219
$2,600

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What people say

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Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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