Spinnaker Bradner AutomaticvsDOXA SUB 200 T.Graph
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Measurements
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Bradner Automatic
SUB 200 T.Graph
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Thickness
15mm
n/a
Water Resistance
180m
200m
highest
MSRP
$179
lowest
$5,200
Movement
Miyota 8215
Automatic
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
The DOXA SUB 200 T.GRAPH is a faithful reissue of a vintage dive chronograph, featuring a polarizing aesthetic and a 43mm case. Owners praise its looks, heritage, and robust construction, with some specifically noting the innovative beads of rice bracelet. Conversely, criticisms include a cheap or bulky clasp, poor bezel quality, and weak lume. The effective lug-to-lug distance is noted as being increased by male endlinks. On balance, owners and reviewers find the DOXA SUB 200 T.GRAPH a distinctive dive chronograph, with its unique aesthetic and beads of rice bracelet being key talking points.
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