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Audaz Reef DivervsSpinnaker Bradner

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Reef Diver
AudazReef Diver
MSRP $420
Bradner
SpinnakerBradner
MSRP $179
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Audaz Reef Diver

The Audaz Reef Diver is described as a bold, rugged, and dependable tool watch with a focus on clarity and accuracy for diving. It features a 45mm 316L stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, Super-LumiNova C3, and 300m water resistance. One owner notes it is a large, heavy watch. The Audaz Reef Diver is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and is priced starting at $269. Overall, owners and reviewers view the Audaz Reef Diver positively as a robust tool watch with a clear dial and strong water resistance for its price.

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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Bradner40h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Bradner180m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
15.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
50mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
Tidal Blue
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$179
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