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Spinnaker Bradner Pearl DivervsTimefactors PRS-29A

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What people say

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Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

The Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver is noted by owners as large on smaller wrists, with a 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height being a concern, though some find it acceptable with specific strap choices. Opinions on finishing quality vary, with one owner reporting issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver with mixed reviews regarding its size and finishing.

Timefactors PRS-29A

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-29A for its excellent value, faithful reissue design, and compact 36mm case. The manual-wind ETA 2801-2 movement, 100m water resistance, and anti-magnetic properties are frequently highlighted as functional strengths, making it a popular grab-and-go or travel watch. Some owners note the shiny hands can blend into the dial, and one owner reports accuracy around +5 seconds per day. A desire for a screw-down crown for enhanced water resistance and poor lume are also mentioned. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-29A highly for its historical accuracy and robust build at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
PRS-29A36mm
Power Reserve
Bradner Pearl Diver
PRS-29A
Water Resistance
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
PRS-29A100m
MSRP
Bradner Pearl Diver$370
PRS-29A$544

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
15mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
180m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Emerald
Black
Lume
None
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
ETA 2801-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$544
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