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Spinnaker Bradner GMTvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner GMT42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Bradner GMT40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Bradner GMT180m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Bradner GMT$299
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
180m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$239

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What people say

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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