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Spinnaker Bradner Pearl DivervsVario 1918 Pilot

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Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Bradner Pearl Diver$370
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
180m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Emerald
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual

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 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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