Spinnaker Bradner Owner Review : Interesting, addictive and gorgeous

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.