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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsSpinnaker Bradner

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Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469
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 Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT40h
Bradner40h
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
Bradner180m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
180m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$179
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