Which is cheaper, the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) or the Spinnaker Bradner?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Bradner is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $225 for the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) — a $46 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) or the Spinnaker Bradner?

The Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Spinnaker Bradner — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) or the Spinnaker Bradner?

The Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) is rated to 2000m versus 180m for the Spinnaker Bradner.

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Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)vsSpinnaker Bradner

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Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)

6009

MSRP $225

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MSRP $179

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sub Diver 44mm (6009)44mm

Bradner42mm

Power Reserve

Sub Diver 44mm (6009)—

Bradner—

Water Resistance

Sub Diver 44mm (6009)2,000m

Bradner180m

MSRP

Sub Diver 44mm (6009)$225

Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

44mm

42mm

Thickness

17.1mm

15mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.8mm

50mm

Lug Width

—

22mm

Finish

316L stainless steel

—

Water Resistance

2000m

180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Tidal Blue

Movement

2 specs

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$225

$179

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