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Spinnaker Bradner GMTvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner GMT42mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Bradner GMT40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Bradner GMT180m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Bradner GMT$299
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
180m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$679

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What people say

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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 D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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