Which is cheaper, the Velini Crosshair or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $498, against $950 for the Velini Crosshair — a $452 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Velini Crosshair or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 33mm for the Velini Crosshair — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Velini Crosshair or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is rated to 150m versus 30m for the Velini Crosshair.

What movement does the Velini Crosshair run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Velini Crosshair runs a quartz caliber (Ronda Swiss Made Quartz), while the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic runs a automatic (Miyota 8315).

Side by side

Velini CrosshairvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

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

Velini Crosshair

ref-199-v

MSRP $950

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

22-SWA-003-LR3-CAM

MSRP $498

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Crosshair33mm

Skindiver WT Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Crosshair—

Skindiver WT Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Crosshair30m

Skindiver WT Automatic150m

MSRP

Crosshair$950

Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Steel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Ronda Swiss Made Quartz

Miyota 8315

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$950

$498

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Velini Crosshair

Owners express disappointment with the ST1701 movement, citing poor regulation and reliability issues in previous Seagull movements, though some find the watch's design attractive. On balance, owners rate the Velini Crosshair poorly due to concerns over movement reliability.

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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic for its attractive retro aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and good value, with many highlighting its striking green dial, box sapphire crystal, and well-executed Beads of Rice bracelet. Some reviewers note the Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day, and one owner found the steel bracelet's finishing did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps. A minority of owners express disappointment with the lume, bezel wobble, and a perceived lack of finishing refinement, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic highly for its vintage charm and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

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