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Spinnaker Bradner Pearl DivervsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Bradner Pearl Diver$370
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
180m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Emerald
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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