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Spinnaker BradnervsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Bradner
SpinnakerBradner
MSRP $179
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner42mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Bradner40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Bradner180m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Bradner$179
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
180m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Tidal Blue
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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