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Spinnaker Bradner GMTvsVaer Calendar Field

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Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner GMT42mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Bradner GMT40h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Bradner GMT180m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Bradner GMT$299
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
15mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
180m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$189

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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