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Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph SolarvsSpinnaker Bradner

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What people say

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Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar

Owners widely report significant quality control and customer service issues with the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar, with some experiencing movement failure, strap defects, and poor communication. Some owners consider the watches to be fashion-oriented and overpriced, suggesting better value from established brands, while a few find them decent with attractive designs and good build quality, especially when purchased at a discount. One owner noted their Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar has a Seiko (Epson) movement and has had no problems. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar poorly due to recurring functional and service issues, despite some appreciating its design.

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

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronograph Solar42.5mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
Chronograph Solar
Bradner
Water Resistance
Chronograph Solar50m
Bradner180m
MSRP
Chronograph Solar$185
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Crafted from hypoallergenic 316L stainless steel and scratch-resistant, sapphire-hardened mineral glass. Water-resistant up to 5 ATM.
Water Resistance
50m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
With
Tidal Blue

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VR43
Seiko NH35
Type
Solar
Automatic
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$185
$179
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