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Lum-Tec Solar MarinevsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solar Marine39mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Solar Marine40h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
Solar Marine300m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
Solar Marine$463
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10.7mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Brown

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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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