Bremont Supermarine 500MvsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl 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.

Bremont Supermarine 500M at true scale

Supermarine 500M

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver at true scale

Bradner Pearl Diver

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

13mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

500m

highest

180m

MSRP

$4,700

$370

lowest

Movement

Bremont BE-92AE

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Water Resistance
500m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Emerald

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Bremont BE-92AE
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,700
$370
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Reviews

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

Bremont Supermarine 500M

Owners widely praise the Bremont Supermarine 500M's stunning design, luxurious appearance, and excellent lume. Reviewers note its updated, legible dial and scratch-resistant hardened steel case with anti-reflective coating. Some owners find the 43mm case substantial, and one reviewer questions the long-term water resistance of its three-piece case construction. Criticisms include a second hand that can be hard to see in low light and bezel markings that could be more prominent, with one owner noting the lack of a dive suit extension on the bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Bremont Supermarine 500M highly for its rugged refinement and competitive pricing against more expensive brands.

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver for its great looks, impressive value, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it one of their best buys. Accuracy is reported around +3 seconds per day. The bracelet and clasp are considered poor, with lume described as mediocre, though the strap and packaging are well-received. Some owners find the 42mm case large on smaller wrists due to its 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height, though others find it acceptable with strap changes. One owner noted issues with finishing quality, including a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver highly for its attractive design and strong value proposition, despite some concerns regarding bracelet quality and case dimensions.

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