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Spinnaker Bradner Pearl DivervsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Bradner Pearl Diver$370
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
180m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Emerald
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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