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Spinnaker Bradner Pearl DivervsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Bradner Pearl Diver$370
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
180m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Emerald
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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