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Spinnaker Bradner Pearl DivervsHELM Vanuatu Titanium

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Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370
Vanuatu Titanium
HELMVanuatu Titanium
MSRP $350

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Vanuatu Titanium42mm
Power Reserve
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
Vanuatu Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
Vanuatu Titanium300m
MSRP
Bradner Pearl Diver$370
Vanuatu Titanium$350

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
15mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
180m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Emerald
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$350

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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.

HELM Vanuatu Titanium

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium is widely praised by owners for its lightweight titanium construction, brushed gunmetal finish, simple design, legible hands and markers, and excellent lume, offering significant value at $300. Owners note the watch looks good in person and express enthusiasm for their existing Vanuatu Ti models. Some owners wish for Miyota 9x movements in place of the NH series. The unhardened titanium scratches easily, and the 42mm case may be too large for smaller wrists. A significant drawback is the long waiting list. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu Titanium highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent lume at the price point.

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