Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Bradner or the Boldr The Boys?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Bradner is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $299 for the Boldr The Boys — a $120 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Bradner or the Boldr The Boys?

The Spinnaker Bradner wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Boldr The Boys — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Bradner or the Boldr The Boys?

The Boldr The Boys is rated to 200m versus 180m for the Spinnaker Bradner.

What movement does the Spinnaker Bradner run compared to the Boldr The Boys?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Bradner uses the SII NH35A and the Boldr The Boys uses the Seiko NH35A.

Side by side

Spinnaker BradnervsBoldr The Boys

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Spinnaker Bradner

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MSRP $179

Boldr The Boys

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MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bradner42mm

The Boys38mm

Power Reserve

Bradner40h

The Boys40h

Water Resistance

Bradner180m

The Boys200m

MSRP

Bradner$179

The Boys$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Tidal Blue

The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

Seiko NH35A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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