Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Bradner or the Vaer Atlas?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Bradner is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $699 for the Vaer Atlas — a $520 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Bradner or the Vaer Atlas?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Bradner or the Vaer Atlas?

The Spinnaker Bradner is rated to 180m versus 100m for the Vaer Atlas.

What movement does the Spinnaker Bradner run compared to the Vaer Atlas?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Bradner uses the SII NH35A and the Vaer Atlas uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Spinnaker BradnervsVaer Atlas

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

Spinnaker Bradner

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MSRP $179

Vaer Atlas

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MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bradner42mm

Atlas38mm

Power Reserve

Bradner40h

Atlas40h

Water Resistance

Bradner180m

Atlas100m

MSRP

Bradner$179

Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Tidal Blue

Cream

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$699

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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.

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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