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What people say

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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.

Timefactors PRS-36

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-36 for its classy vintage styling, comfortable thin cushion case, and brushed aluminum dial. The Peseux 7040 hand-winding movement and 37mm case size are noted, with one owner finding it wears larger than expected. The included strap and buckle are frequently cited as undesirable, with owners opting for replacements. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-36 highly for its vintage aesthetics and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner42mm
PRS-3637mm
Power Reserve
Bradner
PRS-36
Water Resistance
Bradner180m
PRS-3650m
MSRP
Bradner$179
PRS-36$530

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
15mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
44.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
180m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Tidal Blue
Silver
Lume
None
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
ETA Peseux 7040
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$530
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