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Spinnaker Bradner Pearl DivervsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
Bradner Pearl Diver$370
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
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
Emerald
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$935

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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 G5 Pacific GMT

The Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design featuring beige lume and an orange GMT hand, with a 13mm thick case and 200m water resistance. It utilizes a Miyota Caliber 9075 movement regulated to -0/+10 seconds per day, and a steel bezel for true GMT functionality. Some owners report acceptable dial clouding at certain angles given the price, while one owner returned a G5 Pacific Polar due to a misaligned date, suggesting a potential quality control issue. The highly domed sapphire crystal can increase thickness to 15.6mm and contribute to reflections. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and vintage aesthetic at an affordable price point.

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