I chose this model because I was looking for a diver with a classic rotating bezel and a real personality, ideally mechanical and for an affordable price. This Bradner ticks all these boxes. Its Seiko automatic caliber is reliable although not very precise, the case gives a feeling of solidity, and the leather strap is suitable for immersion. A nice discovery.

Attractive diver

I chose this watch from a photo and I had not noticed its lack of readability. Firstly because of a lack of contrast between the main hands and the rest of the dial, then at the level of the small second at 6 o'clock which is used for the chrono but requires a pilot's view and cannot be used at certain times of the day. Otherwise for this price we are still entitled to an irreproachable quality of manufacture and finishes, whether at the level of the dial or the bracelet.

Unreadable aesthetics

I chose this watch for its very successful design and the choice was not easy among the 5 variations of this model (each limited to 1000 copies). It is sold with a perforated leather strap like a racing car, as well as a sports rubber strap, all in a very practical watchroll. The engraving of the Porsche 910 on its case back gives it an extra touch of personality. The finishes of the dial are nickel, and the meca-quartz seiko vk63 mechanism seems reliable and precise, all offered at a contained price of 300 €.

Automotive chronograph

I chose this watch for its timeless design, its history and its reliable and durable hand-wound mechanical movement (80 hours of reserve), but also for its beautiful bronze case which should develop a patina over time, just like the leather of its strap.

Toolwatch History

Iconic all-terrain watch, with a range of choices in terms of shapes and colors. I chose this model precisely on these criteria. The precision is great. The brightness in the dark is a little behind but its readability in broad daylight is great. You quickly get used to its use.

Effective

Beautiful Nomos watch with its typical design and contrasting colors (blue dial, white hands and index and orange small second). The finishes are perfect whether on the dial or the movement (manufacturer). The bracelet is more ordinary but comfortable. The precision is correct.

Finesse et design Nomos

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Spinnaker</strong> is a British watch brand founded in 2013 by Giuseppe Ammaturo, under the aegis of the Dartmouth Brands group. Inspired by the nautical world, the brand takes its name from the "spinnaker", a sail used for racing and fast sailing, symbolizing freedom and adventure at sea.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Origins and Foundation</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Dartmouth Brands, also owner of the brands<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/avi-8"> AVI-8</a>, Ballast And<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/dufa"> DuFa</a>, created Spinnaker to focus on watchmaking inspired by the maritime world. Each brand in the group has its own universe, and Spinnaker naturally oriented itself towards water sports and diving.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Philosophy and Commitment</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Spinnaker is committed to producing watches that are not just instruments for measuring time, but true homages to the sea. The brand's philosophy is to combine a maritime aesthetic with robust functionality, offering watches capable of withstanding to the challenges imposed by life at sea.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Main Collections</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Since its creation, Spinnaker has developed several emblematic collections, each reflecting a unique facet of the nautical world:</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Spinnaker Hull</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Launched in 2015, this iconic model reflects the robustness and elegance of boats crisscrossing the oceans. With a solid case and water resistance suitable for recreational diving, the Hull Automatic has quickly become a favorite among watch and sailing enthusiasts.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Spinnaker Wreck</h3>
<p dir="ltr">This model is designed to resemble a wreck raised from the depths of the sea, with an approximately 43mm case in aged steel and a vintage-looking leather strap. It offers an original aesthetic that catches the eye.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/spinnaker/bradner">Spinnaker Bradner</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">Inspired by vintage dive watches from the 1960s, the Bradner features a rotating internal bezel and stainless steel "grain of rice" link bracelet, offering a retro look and modern functionality.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Spinnaker Dumas</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Inspired by the design of watches from the 1970s, this collection is named after Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Dumas, pioneer of scuba diving. The Dumas models are distinguished by their octagonal case and their robustness, with water resistance of up to 30 ATM.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Quality and Manufacturing</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Spinnaker manufactures its watches in different locations around the world, including Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom and China. The least expensive models are generally assembled in Asia, while some more expensive models, such as the Tesei range, are assembled in Switzerland. The brand uses movements from renowned manufacturers such as Seiko, Miyota, Sellita and Hattori, guaranteeing good quality at prices accessible to the greatest number of people.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Commitment to Innovation</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Over the years, Spinnaker has continued to innovate, integrating cutting-edge technologies and high-quality materials to improve the performance and durability of its watches. Each model is the result of a meticulous design and manufacturing process, taking into account both the aesthetic aspect and the technicality necessary for a maritime sports watch.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h2>
<p dir="ltr">In less than a decade, Spinnaker has established itself as an essential brand in the field of watches inspired by the nautical world. Combining elegant design, robustness and functionality, Spinnaker watches appeal to diving enthusiasts and ocean enthusiasts, offering excellent value for money. To choose the Spinnaker that best suits you, the <strong>Dialicious owners' reviews </strong>are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Check out the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_micro_watch_brands">Ranking of the best microbrand watches</a>, including Spinnaker.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated November 2024)</p>

This watch is my second automatic. For the technical characteristics, it is a rather large watch. Bezel 42mm in diameter, thickness 15mm, 98gr on the scale with its leather strap. The back is transparent and reveals a Seiko NH35A movement.
It is water resistant to 180m. I read elsewhere "why 180m and not 200m?", I think I have the answer: it is a British brand and it is given for a resistance of 600Ft, therefore 180m. As they base themselves on a resistance in feet and not in meters, it is normal that they round in feet and not in meters.
The glasses (front and back) are made of sapphire, the Bradner has a bi-directional internal rotating bezel. On the side, two crowns, one engraved with the brand logo is used to wind and set the time, the other is used to turn the internal bezel. It should be noted that the logo on the crown will not be the same on all Bradners. On the new ones, the logo looks like a doubled "N" while the old logo represents a sail.
Aesthetically I find it very attractive (but really!). Its case is brushed in different directions giving the impression that it is in two parts: the horns that meet on the sides, brushed in a vertical direction, and the rest of the case, round, brushed in a horizontal direction (I don't know if I'm expressing myself correctly... at worst look at the photos).
The movement is certainly not as beautiful as a decorated high-end movement, but as a neophyte I am happy to be able to look at it. In any case I am attracted to watches that do not let the movement be seen on the dial, but which allow you to see it through the back.
The glass protecting the dial is slightly domed, creating a deformation of the dial which is very beautiful. The dial itself is a deep sunray blue, the indexes are made of a shiny metal filled with luminova. The hands are made of brushed metal, also filled with luminova, the second hand has a luminova dot surrounded by an orange net. I find that this watch has been designed with attention to detail. I love this dial, when the watch is well lit, it shines and "flames", but without lighting the dial would almost go unnoticed, that's my feeling and I really like this aesthetic character which makes it not ostentatious and offers a real pleasure to look at.

This watch exudes quality and yet, it is around 235 to 270 euros, which makes it an accessible watch.

Flamboyant



Looking for a so-called "super compressor" watch, but without the budget to go and get a Polaris at JLC, or even the very beautiful reissue of the Longines legend diver, my choice was more surely on a LIP Nautic ski.
French purchase, beautiful watch, in short, I was determined.
And then while browsing the Internet, I came across this English brand. Spinnaker.
Spinnaker has been making a name for itself on the watch scene for a few years with models inspired by the maritime and diving worlds.
And this Bradner model immediately caught my eye.
We are therefore on a steel case called super compressor (EPSA type for connoisseurs) 42 mm in diameter, date window at 3 o'clock and 2 crowns: the one at 4 o'clock is used for the usual functions of the watch (setting the time and date, winding), and the one at 2 o'clock is used to turn a bidirectional inner bezel.
This watch has a NH35 TMI movement, and is equipped with a pretty domed sapphire crystal.
The case back takes on pretty reflections with the light.
I find it ultimately more balanced and more elegant than the Nautic ski.
All for a very reasonable price.
However, note 2 small flaws.
The case is still quite thick. So not suitable for small wrists.
And the supposedly waterproof leather strap has turned black after the first few baths.
So I wear it on a Nato strap.
But overall, it does the job. A tool watch with an undeniable quality-price ratio that is easy to wear.

Spinnaker Bradner

Spinnaker is a young brand, but it knows how to find coherent historical references that allow it to tell nice stories. The Spinnaker Bradner is a good example, since the model pays tribute to the famous inventor of the neoprene suit who nevertheless had a relative importance in the world of diving! And the tribute is successful, the model is a blockbuster of the brand, its very successful compressor-type case gives it an irresistible vintage look, all the more so with the ultra-domed sapphire bezel that distorts the inscriptions on the internal crown. The sunray blue is great, the indexes generously filled with luminova are really successful aesthetically and functionally. The date is well integrated at 3 o'clock, no horrible contrast with the blue of the dial. The watch is decorated with nice little details and there are no finishing defects. The dial literature is sober, the applied Spinnaker inscription shines brightly in the sun and the small orange "600ft/180m" inscription is a reminder of the lollipop second hand. The rice grain bracelet is nice, it really looks a lot like the one offered by Baltic (maybe the same supplier at the end of the chain). A sapphire caseback allows you to enjoy the NH35 movement which just has an oscillating weight decorated in the brand's colors, I think I would have preferred a beautiful solid caseback with a little aesthetic work that could have paid a little homage to Hugh Bradner. All in all, it's an extremely nice watch, excellent value for money that really offers a lot of pleasure!

A beautiful tribute to Hugh Bradner

<p>Cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 2017 par le designer Nicolas Ducoudert, <strong>Beaubleu apporte une dimension nouvelle &agrave; l&rsquo;horlogerie</strong> en cr&eacute;ant des montres &agrave; la fois esth&eacute;tiques, &eacute;tonnantes et profond&eacute;ment symboliques. Les aiguilles rondes, signature de la Maison, sont le reflet d&rsquo;une singularit&eacute; et d&rsquo;une simplicit&eacute; sophistiqu&eacute;e. Chaque mod&egrave;le arbore un design d&eacute;licieusement contemporain, o&ugrave; chaque d&eacute;tail, chaque surface, interagissent avec la lumi&egrave;re.</p>
<p>Cassant les codes de l'horlogerie traditionnelle en apportant une vision nouvelle du temps, les montres Beaubleu sortent des sentiers battus en arborant des aiguilles rondes et &eacute;vid&eacute;es, inspir&eacute;es des travaux de Galil&eacute;e dans sa compr&eacute;hension du syst&egrave;me solaire. Ces aiguilles affichent de mani&egrave;re po&eacute;tique les heures, qui ne pointent pas un index ni une graduation, mais qui indiquent une position, un instant depuis le centre du cadran.</p>
<h2>Quels sont les principaux mod&egrave;les de la marque Beaubleu ?</h2>
<p>Beaubleu vient d&rsquo;annoncer le 5 juin 2024, le lancement d&rsquo;une nouvelle collection en s&eacute;rie limit&eacute;e nomm&eacute;e <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/seconde_francaise">Beaubleu Seconde Fran&ccedil;aise</a>. Une belle innovation esth&eacute;tique et po&eacute;tique comme en a le secret la marque., avec une aiguille volante des secondes et un calibre fran&ccedil;ais de France &Eacute;bauches. <strong>La Beaubleu Seconde Fran&ccedil;aise fait partie des nomin&eacute;s au Grand Prix d''Horlogerie de Gen&egrave;ve 2024</strong>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>La collection <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/ecce">Beaubleu Ecce</a> reste la collection permanente de la marque lanc&eacute;e en octobre 2023. Malgr&eacute; sa jeune histoire, Beaubleu a d&eacute;j&agrave; commercialis&eacute; 3 collections en s&eacute;ries limit&eacute;es :</p>
<p><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/b01">Beaubleu B01</a><br><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/union">Beaubleu Union</a><br><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/vitruve_date">Beaubleu Vitruve Date</a> et <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/vitruve_gmt">Beaubleu Vitruve GMT</a></p>
<h2>Quel est le prix d'une montre Beaubleu ?</h2>
<p>Le prix des montres Beaubleu &eacute;voluent et diff&egrave;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent <strong>entre 800 &euro; et 1,600 &euro;</strong> selon les r&eacute;f&eacute;rences. A titre d'exemple, une <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/ecce/vesperal">Beaubleu Ecce Vesperal</a> est propos&eacute;e &agrave; 890 &euro; sur le bracelet cuir et la nouvelle collection <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/seconde_francaise">Beaubleu Seconde Fran&ccedil;aise</a> est vendue &agrave; partir de 1,490 &euro; sur bracelet cuir &eacute;galement. <a href="bit.ly/4abJPrn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tous les prix Beaubleu sur le site de la marque</a>.</p>
<p>La marque Beaubleu est ind&eacute;pendante et vend plusieurs milliers de montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir le mod&egrave;le Beaubleu qui vous correspond le mieux, les <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/seconde_francaise/20.24_gris_perle/review/66607be37f15bc103d620fe3">avis clients Dialicious sur Beaubleu</a> sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer les diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients de la marque.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Consultez le<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_francaises"><span class="s2"> Classement des meilleures marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises</span></a> dont Beaubleu fait partie.</span></p>
<p>(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2024)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">Created in 2017 by designer Nicolas Ducoudert, Beaubleu brings a new dimension to watchmaking by creating watches that are aesthetic, astonishing and deeply symbolic. The round hands, signature of the House, reflect singularity and sophisticated simplicity. Each model features a deliciously contemporary design, where every detail, every surface, interacts with light.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Breaking the codes of traditional watchmaking by providing a new vision of time, Beaubleu watches go off the beaten track by featuring round, hollowed-out hands, inspired by the work of Galileo in his understanding of the solar system. These hands poetically display the hours, which do not point to an index or a graduation, but which indicate a position, an instant from the center of the dial.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">What are the main models of the Beaubleu brand?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Beaubleu has just announced on June 5, 2024, the launch of a new limited series collection called<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/seconde_francaise"> Beaubleu Seconde Francaise</a>. A beautiful aesthetic and poetic innovation as the brand has the secret, with a flying seconds hand and a French caliber from France &Eacute;bauches. The Beaubleu Seconde Fran&ccedil;aise is one of the nominees for the 2024 GPHG (Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Gen&egrave;ve).&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">The collection<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/ecce"> Beaubleu Ecce</a> remains the permanent collection of the brand launched in October 2023. Despite its young history, Beaubleu has already marketed 3 collections in limited series:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/b01">Beaubleu B01<br></a><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/union">Beaubleu Union<br></a><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/vitruve_date">Beaubleu Vitruvius Date</a> And<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/vitruve_gmt"> Beaubleu Vitruve GMT</a></p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Beaubleu watch cost?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The prices of Beaubleu watches change and differ depending on the model. <strong>Most cost between &euro; 800 and &euro; 1,600 according to the references</strong>. As an example, a<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/ecce/vesperal"> Beaubleu Ecce Vesperal</a> is offered at &euro; 890 on the leather strap and the new collection<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/seconde_francaise"> Beaubleu Seconde Francaise</a> is sold from &euro; 1,490 on a leather strap as well. All Beaubleu prices on the brand's website.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Beaubleu brand is independent and sells several thousand watches per year, all models combined. To choose the Beaubleu model that best suits you, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/seconde_francaise/20.24_gris_perle/review/66607be37f15bc103d620fe3">Dialicious owners' reviews on Beaubleu</a> are a valuable resource for evaluating the different models through the real experience of the brand's customers.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Check out the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands"><span class="s2"> Ranking of the best French watch brands</span></a>, including Beaubleu.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated November 2024)</p>

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