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CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsSpinnaker Bradner

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CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its 36mm size and comfortable, "chunky" wearability, with one owner calling it their "perfect watch." The bead-blasted stainless steel case, fixed spring bars, and acrylic crystal that scratches but buffs out are noted features. Some enthusiasts point out the dial's "T" marking alongside Super-LumiNova as a detail difference from originals, and one owner found the reissue's crystal magnified the dial more. The 50m water resistance is considered sufficient for its field watch purpose. On balance, owners rate the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and distinct dial at its price point.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch38mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Bradner40h
Water Resistance
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch50m
Bradner180m
MSRP
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch$333
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
50mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
180m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
Tidal Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.461
NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$179
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