Spinnaker Bradner AutomaticvsSquale Master

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Spinnaker Bradner Automatic at true scale

Bradner Automatic

Squale Master at true scale

Master

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

n/a

Thickness

15mm

lowest

15.5mm

Water Resistance

180m

1200m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$179

lowest

$2,785

Movement

Miyota 8215

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Thickness
15mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
180m
1200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tidal Blue
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$2,785
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Spinnaker Bradner Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner's vibrant dial options and excellent lume on both indices and bezel, with one reviewer calling the textured dial's fine details and color-matched bezel lume a work of art. The bezel action is described as extremely crisp. However, some finishing on the minute ring is imprecise, and the inner bezel crown rotates too easily, with one owner finding the clasp unsatisfactory. The watch uses a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and is 42mm in case size with 180m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner highly for its eye-catching design and lume at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Atlantic Blue's reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a key strength. The watch's lume performance is somewhat lacking, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's bezel action, with one reviewer praising it as smooth and precise, while the other two do not mention it.

Squale Master

Owners widely praise the Squale Master's outstanding quality and value, with one owner considering it the best dive watch at its price point. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the vintage dial and orange minute hand for excellent legibility, and the high-quality mesh bracelet is also a noted strength. A reviewer points out the Sellita SW 200-1 elaboré movement has an accuracy of ±7 to ±20 seconds per day, and the 17mm thickness and substantial 42mm size are noted as significant, though the reviewer found the stealthy, dressed-down design grew on them. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Master highly for its exceptional build quality and legibility at its price point.