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Farr + Swit SeaplanevsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

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Farr + Swit Seaplane

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Seaplane for its exceptional lume, durable construction, and comfortable red rubber strap. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the textured dial, legible hands with red accents, and the ETA 2824-2 movement as strong points for the price. Some owners note a dislike for the deployment clasp on one of the included straps. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Seaplane highly for its blend of classic dive and aviator design elements and impressive lume at its price point.

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

The Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver is noted by owners as large on smaller wrists, with a 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height being a concern, though some find it acceptable with specific strap choices. Opinions on finishing quality vary, with one owner reporting issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver with mixed reviews regarding its size and finishing.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seaplane42mm
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Power Reserve
Seaplane38h
Bradner Pearl Diver
Water Resistance
Seaplane100m
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
MSRP
Seaplane$845
Bradner Pearl Diver$370

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Gradient Gray to Black
Emerald
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
NH35
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$370
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