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Spinnaker BradnervsVario Futurist

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

Bradner
SpinnakerBradner
MSRP $179
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Bradner40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Bradner180m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Bradner$179
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
180m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Tidal Blue
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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