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Spinnaker BradnervsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Bradner
SpinnakerBradner
MSRP $179
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428
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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner42mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Bradner40h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Bradner180m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Bradner$179
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
180m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tidal Blue
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$428
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