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Spinnaker Bradner Pearl DivervsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Bradner Pearl Diver$370
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
15mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
180m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Emerald
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$888

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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