Spinnaker Bradner AutomaticvsOrient Sports Diver

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Spinnaker Bradner Automatic at true scale

Bradner Automatic

Orient Sports Diver at true scale

Sports Diver

Diameter

42mm

43.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

lowest

51mm

Thickness

15mm

14mm

lowest

Water Resistance

180m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

50h

MSRP

$420

lowest

$745

Movement

Miyota 8215

Orient F6724

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.6mm
Thickness
15mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
180m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Orient F6724
Power Reserve
0h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$745
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Reviews

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

Spinnaker Bradner Automatic

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Noir Radiance offers acceptable quality for its price, with some praising its band and color. However, reviewers and owners consistently flag the bezel as difficult to use. One owner found the overall quality okay but not stellar, noting that some Spinnaker models can appear over-designed. The Seiko NH35 movement is seen as common for the price point, with some suggesting a lower price would be more appropriate. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Noir Radiance as acceptable for its price, primarily due to its band and color, despite noted usability issues with the bezel.

Orient Sports Diver

Owners widely praise the Orient Sports Diver for its stylish appearance and value, with one owner selecting it over microbrands for its in-house movement and original design. The starburst blue dial and pebble-like design are noted as attractive features. Some find the watch too large and thick, and one owner considers the black lume inadequate for diving. The in-house Cal.F6N42 movement is not the most accurate, and a minor criticism is the lack of a lumed pip on the bezel's zero marker. Overall, owners rate the Orient Sports Diver highly for its stylish appearance and value for money.

From video reviewers

The Orient Star Diver features excellent legibility due to its luminous hands and markers, along with sapphire crystal. The watch has a power reserve indicator.

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