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Pagani Design PD-1888vsSpinnaker Bradner

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

PD-1888
Pagani DesignPD-1888
MSRP $171
Bradner
SpinnakerBradner
MSRP $179
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Pagani Design PD-1888

Pagani Design PD-1888 owners widely praise its premium bracelet and clasp, comfortable wear, and unique 24-hour wheel implementation. Some owners find the green and blue dial variants appealing with minimal branding. However, some community members feel the watch is overpriced, with a perceived value closer to $125-$150, and one owner noted disappointment with the date display legibility. Another owner finds the crown winding feel jumpy and dislikes the rehaut text. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1888 highly for its bracelet, clasp, and unique dial features at its price point.

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
PD-188840mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
PD-188842h
Bradner40h
Water Resistance
PD-1888100m
Bradner180m
MSRP
PD-1888$171
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Tidal Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$179
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