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Spinnaker Bradner Pearl DivervsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
Bradner Pearl Diver$370
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
15mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
180m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic/Sapphire
Dial Color
Emerald
40mm Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Seagull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$449

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What people say

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Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

The Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver is noted by owners as large on smaller wrists, with a 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height being a concern, though some find it acceptable with specific strap choices. Opinions on finishing quality vary, with one owner reporting issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver with mixed reviews regarding its size and finishing.

Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) as a stunning mechanical chronograph and a bargain for its price, with some noting its beautiful ST1901 movement finishing as amazing value. However, community feedback indicates inconsistent production and delivery, with reports of fragility and quality control issues such as broken pushers and crowns, and even movement failures within months. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting reliability within +/- 8 seconds per day, while others note it running at about +15 seconds per day when kept wound, and some find the ST19 movement loud. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 highly for its value and aesthetic appeal as a mechanical chronograph, despite noted quality control concerns.

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