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Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40vsSpinnaker Bradner

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What people say

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Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40's incredible lume on the map dial, especially at night, and note the comfort and durability of the NATO strap. However, the full lume dial is also described by some as difficult to use. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40 highly for its striking luminous dial and comfortable strap.

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
Wayfinder Diver 4040mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
Wayfinder Diver 40
Bradner40h
Water Resistance
Wayfinder Diver 40300m
Bradner180m
MSRP
Wayfinder Diver 40$499
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Lume
Tidal Blue
Lume
BGW9 Grade A, C3 Green Grade X EF, Dark Orange, BGW9 Grade A EF on Bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$179
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