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Spinnaker Bradner GMTvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner GMT42mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Bradner GMT40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Bradner GMT180m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Bradner GMT$299
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
180m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$399

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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 G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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