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Spinnaker Bradner GMTvsVaer Tactical Field

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Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner GMT42mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
Bradner GMT40h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
Bradner GMT180m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
Bradner GMT$299
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
15mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
180m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
36mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$199

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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