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Seiko King Seiko VANACvsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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King Seiko VANAC
SeikoKing Seiko VANAC
MSRP $3,850
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko VANAC41mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko VANAC72h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
King Seiko VANAC100m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
King Seiko VANAC$3,850
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14.3mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.1mm
50mm
Lug Width
17mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
180m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Brown
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8L45
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
35
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$299

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What people say

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Seiko King Seiko VANAC

Owners widely praise the King Seiko VANAC's sharp case lines, intricate finishing, and unique 1970s aesthetic, with many highlighting the striking dial colors and premium feel. Reviewers note the 41mm titanium case, box sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and the 72-hour power reserve of the 8L45 movement, rated to -5/+10 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet design could be improved with a narrower taper, and the watch's thickness is a concern for some, particularly given its price point. The consensus is that the King Seiko VANAC offers a distinctive vintage-inspired design and quality finishing, making it a compelling, albeit polarizing, choice.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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