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Spinnaker BradnervsZelos Nova 37

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Bradner
SpinnakerBradner
MSRP $179
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner42mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Bradner40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Bradner180m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Bradner$179
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
15mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
180m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Tidal Blue
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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