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Spinnaker Bradner GMTvsVario Futurist

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

Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner GMT42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Bradner GMT40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Bradner GMT180m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Bradner GMT$299
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
180m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Brown
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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