Which is cheaper, the Bremont Waterman Apex or the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $289, against $5,350 for the Bremont Waterman Apex — a $5,061 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Waterman Apex or the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic?

The Bremont Waterman Apex wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Waterman Apex or the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic?

The Bremont Waterman Apex is rated to 500m versus 200m for the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic.

What movement does the Bremont Waterman Apex run compared to the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic?

The Bremont Waterman Apex runs a mechanical caliber, while the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic runs a automatic (SII NH35A).

Side by side

Bremont Waterman ApexvsSpinnaker Challenger Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont Waterman Apex

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MSRP $5,350

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

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MSRP $289

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Waterman Apex43mm

Challenger Automatic42mm

Power Reserve

Waterman Apex40h

Challenger Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Waterman Apex500m

Challenger Automatic200m

MSRP

Waterman Apex$5,350

Challenger Automatic$289

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Thickness

16.5mm

19mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

49.5mm

Lug Width

16.5mm

22mm

Water Resistance

500m

200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Apex II 43mm

Blue

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

—

SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,350

$289

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