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Spinnaker BradnervsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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Bradner
SpinnakerBradner
MSRP $179
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner42mm
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
Power Reserve
Bradner40h
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
Water Resistance
Bradner180m
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
MSRP
Bradner$179
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
15mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
51mm
Water Resistance
180m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tidal Blue
Blue

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$425

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What people say

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Spinnaker Bradner

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner's vibrant dials and excellent lume on indices and bezel, with one owner noting comfortable wearability on a 7-inch wrist. Reviewers flag imprecise finishing on the minute ring and an inner bezel crown that rotates too easily, while some owners report the internal rotating bezel does not stay in position. The watch features a Seiko NH35 movement with a 41-hour power reserve and is priced around $390-$430 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Bradner to be a fun, affordable diver, with its vibrant dials and strong lume being key selling points.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Atlantic Blue's reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a key strength. The watch's lume performance is somewhat lacking, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's bezel action, with one reviewer praising it as smooth and precise, while the other two do not mention it.

Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

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