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Slow Watches Slow Round-S

The Slow Watches Slow Round-S is praised by owners for its small 34mm case size and unique day/night dial representation. Some owners find the proportions well-suited for a 6.5" wrist, with differing opinions on whether it is the ideal size or slightly small but not excessively so. On balance, owners appreciate the Slow Watches Slow Round-S for its compact dimensions and distinctive dial design.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Slow Round-S34mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
Slow Round-S
Bradner
Water Resistance
Slow Round-S100m
Bradner180m
MSRP
Slow Round-S$280
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
34mm
42mm
Thickness
8.25mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Tidal Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515.24H
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$179
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