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Spinnaker Dark PurplevsSpinnaker Bradner

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

Dark Purple
SpinnakerDark Purple
MSRP $289
Bradner
SpinnakerBradner
MSRP $179

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dark Purple45mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
Dark Purple40h
Bradner40h
Water Resistance
Dark Purple550m
Bradner180m
MSRP
Dark Purple$289
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
21mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
50mm
Water Resistance
550m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Dark Purple
Tidal Blue

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$289
$179

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Spinnaker Dark Purple

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dark Purple's build quality and sharp aesthetics, with particular admiration for the stunning purple dial that shines in sunlight and the smooth, bidirectional rotating bezel operated by a crown. One owner notes that Spinnaker makes attractive purple dial watches but criticizes their large size. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dark Purple highly for its stunning dial and smooth bezel action.

Spinnaker Bradner

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner's vibrant dials and excellent lume on indices and bezel, with one owner noting comfortable wearability on a 7-inch wrist. Reviewers flag imprecise finishing on the minute ring and an inner bezel crown that rotates too easily, while some owners report the internal rotating bezel does not stay in position. The watch features a Seiko NH35 movement with a 41-hour power reserve and is priced around $390-$430 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Bradner to be a fun, affordable diver, with its vibrant dials and strong lume being key selling points.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Atlantic Blue's reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a key strength. The watch's lume performance is somewhat lacking, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's bezel action, with one reviewer praising it as smooth and precise, while the other two do not mention it.

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