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Maen Hudson 38 MK5vsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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Hudson 38 MK5
MaenHudson 38 MK5
MSRP $719
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hudson 38 MK538mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Hudson 38 MK540h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
Hudson 38 MK5300m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
Hudson 38 MK5$719
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
16mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M1.1.5
Brown

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$719
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Maen Hudson 38 MK5

The Maen Hudson 38 MK5 is praised for its wearable 38mm case, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjust, and 300m water resistance. Reviewers note improved finishing and a new sandblasted dial on the redesigned case, powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offering a 68-hour power reserve. However, the lume is not very bright despite using X1 Super-LumiNova, and the brushing on the lugs clashes with the endlinks. Some find its overall presence too modest, lacking distinguishing character. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Hudson 38 MK5 for its competent build quality and comfortable wearability at its price point, though some desire more visual flair.

From video reviewers

The Maen M1.1.5 features a compact wear profile with a well-articulated bracelet and smooth finishing against the skin. The watch's use of the ETA2824 movement provides reliable accuracy. A potential drawback is the watch's bezel action, described as 'not the smoothest'.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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