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Seiko Captain WillardvsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

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Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

The Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver is noted by owners as large on smaller wrists, with a 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height being a concern, though some find it acceptable with specific strap choices. Opinions on finishing quality vary, with one owner reporting issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver with mixed reviews regarding its size and finishing.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Captain Willard42.7mm
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Power Reserve
Captain Willard70h
Bradner Pearl Diver
Water Resistance
Captain Willard200m
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
MSRP
Captain Willard$1,300
Bradner Pearl Diver$370

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42.7mm
42mm
Thickness
13.2mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
180m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Dial Color
Black
Emerald
Lume
LumiBrite
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$370
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