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Boldr Field MedicvsSpinnaker Bradner

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Field Medic
BoldrField Medic
MSRP $299
Bradner
SpinnakerBradner
MSRP $179
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Boldr Field Medic

Owners widely praise the Boldr Field Medic for its lightweight titanium case, robust build, and functional pulsometer, often highlighting its value and suitability for medical professionals. The watch is described as a solid tool watch with a crisp finish, 200m water resistance, and sapphire crystal, with some owners finding it a versatile and well-built piece that rivals more established brands. The lume is noted as visually striking but not long-lasting, and the pulsometer is seen by some as a unique decorative element or occasionally handy tool. Some owners find the watch wears small, and a few prefer a continuously running seconds hand over the pulsometer's timer function. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Field Medic highly for its practical design and robust construction 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
Field Medic38mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
Field Medic40h
Bradner40h
Water Resistance
Field Medic200m
Bradner180m
MSRP
Field Medic$299
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
180m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
I
Tidal Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$179
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