Mr. Eatwell GMT ChallengervsSpinnaker Bradner GMT
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Measurements
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GMT Challenger
Bradner GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Thickness
13.6mm
lowest
15mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
180m
MSRP
$495
$299
lowest
Movement
Seiko NH34
Seiko NH34
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Mr. Eatwell GMT Challenger for its beautiful red and blue bezel and excellent value. One owner is super happy, finding it feels and looks good, and praises the awesome customer service. However, community members note issues with the bezel's blue coloring, stating it appears to use the same V2 insert as before, and the red is considered a more obvious tell. Overall, owners rate the Mr. Eatwell GMT Challenger highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition, despite some reservations about the bezel coloring.
Owners praise the Spinnaker Bradner GMT for its excellent lume, comfortable wearability, and value, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find the 15mm thickness and bold colorway polarizing, and one owner views it more as a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its comfortable wearability and value at the price point.
The watch offers excellent dial legibility and a functional internal rotating 24-hour bezel. The water resistance is rated at 200 meters.
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