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Mark Time Watches M 6vsSpinnaker Bradner

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Mark Time Watches M 6

The Mark Time Watches M 6 features a 39mm case with a deep black dial that gives the hands a floating appearance, and the second hand extends to the edge of the dial. Owners appreciate the absence of a ghost date position, a minimalist logo, and actual bezel screws. However, some find telling time to the nearest minute or two is challenging. Overall, owners value the M 6 for its thoughtful design elements like the full-length second hand and functional bezel screws.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
M 639mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
M 6
Bradner
Water Resistance
M 6100m
Bradner180m
MSRP
M 6$495
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tidal Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$179
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