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Roue Cal Three / Cal FourvsSpinnaker Bradner

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What people say

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

Roue Cal Three / Cal Four

Owners praise the Roue Cal Three / Cal Four's unique grey-blue dial with yellow and orange accents and the distinctive look of its domed mineral glass. One owner found the 40mm case size and quality leather strap appealing, though noted the lugs were slightly taller than anticipated. However, one owner reported significant condensation and moisture ingress, with the company denying warranty service. The lack of a date window makes it less ideal as a daily wearer for some. On balance, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal and value, despite isolated reports of water resistance issues and a lack of date functionality.

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
Cal Three / Cal Four41.5mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
Cal Three / Cal Four
Bradner
Water Resistance
Cal Three / Cal Four50m
Bradner180m
MSRP
Cal Three / Cal Four$210
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
9.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black and White
Tidal Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2315
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$210
$179
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