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Spinnaker BradnervsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

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What people say

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Spinnaker Bradner

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner's vibrant dials and excellent lume on indices and bezel, with one owner noting comfortable wearability on a 7-inch wrist. Reviewers flag imprecise finishing on the minute ring and an inner bezel crown that rotates too easily, while some owners report the internal rotating bezel does not stay in position. The watch features a Seiko NH35 movement with a 41-hour power reserve and is priced around $390-$430 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Bradner to be a fun, affordable diver, with its vibrant dials and strong lume being key selling points.

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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner42mm
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
Bradner40h
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Bradner180m
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
MSRP
Bradner$179
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
15mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
180m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Tidal Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$375
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