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Spinnaker Bradner GMTvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner GMT42mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Bradner GMT40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Bradner GMT180m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Bradner GMT$299
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
180m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$935

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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 G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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