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Eone BradleyvsVaer Tradition

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What people say

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Eone Bradley

The Eone Bradley is praised for its ingenious tactile time-telling design and comfortable, lightweight titanium case. Reviewers and owners appreciate its inclusive, modern aesthetic and the swiveling lugs that ensure a snug fit. However, some find the $285 price tag may not offer the best value, noting the case scratches easily and attracts fingerprints. The articulating lugs are considered less stylish than solid ones by some, and the magnetic ball bearings can be dislodged, occasionally requiring a wrist shake to reset. One user expresses hesitation due to past Kickstarter experiences. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Eone Bradley for its unique, bold, and comfortable design, despite minor concerns about durability and lug aesthetics.

From video reviewers

The watch's tactile dial, with raised markers that allow the wearer to feel the time by touch, is a notable feature. A weakness is the watch's limited water resistance, which may be a concern for users who plan to wear it for swimming or water activities. Reviewers disagree on the case material, with one reviewer mentioning a 40mm PVD gold stainless steel case and the other a 40mm x 11mm titanium case.

Vaer Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradley40mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
Bradley
Tradition
Water Resistance
Bradley30m
Tradition100m
MSRP
Bradley$225
Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.5mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Canvas Pink
Tan

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$179
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