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Spinnaker BradnervsSinn UX S (EZM 2B)

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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.

Sinn UX S (EZM 2B)

The Sinn UX S (EZM 2B) is widely praised by owners for its exceptional toughness, scratch resistance, and unique oil-filled case that enhances legibility and wearability. Reviewers consistently flag its crisp bezel action and classic Sinn legibility as key strengths. Some owners note the crown feel is mushy and wish for improved bezel lume. Criticisms include its significant weight, a poor-quality bracelet for the price, difficulty in strap changes, and a costly battery replacement process. Overall, owners rate the Sinn UX S (EZM 2B) highly for its indestructible, highly legible tool-watch capabilities at the price.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner42mm
UX S (EZM 2B)44mm
Power Reserve
Bradner
UX S (EZM 2B)
Water Resistance
Bradner180m
UX S (EZM 2B)5,000m
MSRP
Bradner$179
UX S (EZM 2B)$3,467

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
15mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
black
Water Resistance
180m
5000m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Tidal Blue
Black
Indices
Lume
None
Luminescent

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
ETA 955.652
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0
7
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$3,467
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