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Spinnaker Bradner Pearl DivervsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Bradner Pearl Diver$370
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
15mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
180m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Emerald
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$428

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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 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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