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Spinnaker BradnervsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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Bradner
SpinnakerBradner
MSRP $179
AA02 Diver Watch
OrientAA02 Diver Watch
MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner42mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Bradner40h
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Bradner180m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Bradner$179
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
15mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
180m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Tidal Blue
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

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