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Spinnaker Bradner GMTvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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

Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner GMT42mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Bradner GMT40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Bradner GMT180m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Bradner GMT$299
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
180m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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