It's been brought to my attention that in fact the Rduane is an homage of the Dan Henry 1970... So, I guess the question is, does that mean the Spinnaker is also an homage then?
🤷🏼 Aren't they all homages of the old Longines (et al.) supercompressors? I like the DH1970, which got me looking at the Bradner, which led me to purchase the Rdunae R3 in 3 colorways during an AliX sale (blue, orange, yellow) for the same money as I'd pay for one of either the DH or the Spinnaker. Coming back for the PVD blacked out stealth R3 at some point. For the money, you can afford to wear the R3 hard and without a care. Plus, u like the DH & Spinnaker, the R3 had PLENTY of blue AR coating; it looks great under light. Edit: great review BTW, thanks for the upload 👍
The Spinnaker Bradner, the Rdunae R3 and the Dan Henry 1970 ARE ALL HOMAGES TO THE EXACTUS AQUAMAX OF 1967. That's the original Compressor case with that dial. I would say that, among them all, the Rdunae R3 is the closest to the original.
I would love to see San Martin do an homage to the Exactus Aquamax Diver from 1962- it would certainly blend with many of it's current offerings as far as style.
The Rdunae R3 is not an homage to the Spinnaker Bradner, nor to the Dan Henry 1970. They are all homages to the 1967 Exactus Aquamax. I would say that, among them all, the Rdunae R3 is the closest to the original.
I actually own this exact yellow Rdunae, and it is excellent. I did change the Hr and Min hands as I thought they were too similar to the indices, and now I like it even more. That being said, I prefer the applied indices and logo on the Spinnaker, though I would probably replace those hands as well 😁.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Hi, James. Right now, my favorite style of hands is the CW blade hr, pencil min, and trident sec hand. For this Rdunae, I kept the yellow second hand for the accent color and replaced the Hr and Min hands with white hands. I just thought the original was too square-ish, so I wanted to break it up a bit with some pointy hands. I’ll email you before and after pics to your address in the channel about section.
Yeah that's what edges it for me too. The more dynamic dial especially. I'm glad you liked it. If you want to see more comparison style reviews, I actually have a playlist for them. ua-cam.com/play/PLAvzyytvyE2dDx6G0XDV1vZMMXV7f7kUY.html
@Honest Watch Reviews but then they will cost more. We could fix but it is not something better keep to the designer of the watch and brand name. These are special. Thanks again
There's something about the flat, clean design of the RDUNAE that appeals to me. It feels more modern. The textured dial options of the Spinnaker are nice as well, but I don't think theres enough there to justify the price difference.
Believe it or not, I actually paid quite a bit more for my Bradner a few years ago. So, in comparison to that, this is actually a pretty good price. Especially with the 20% off code 'HWR20' as well.
@@manuelgarza2990 We obviously both have great taste 😉 If you do end up getting one, please consider using my affiliate link, as it really does help to support the channel, but doesn't cost you any more.
Love the rdunae. Been keeping an eye on this since it first came out...but never quite got around to buying one...so fingers crossed. I prefer the tool like appearance of the Rdunae.
Hi James I bought the watch in the last sale from Ali Express, through your partner's link, there is a problem with the watch, when I turn the crown to lock it, you hear the rotor spinning inside the watch, as if it continues to charge the watch. Is it like this on your watch too? And there is also some noise when I turn the crown to give reserve power to the watch.
That's strange... Are you pushing the crown in as you screw it down? Does it actually screw in properly? I don't actually have mine anymore, as I did a giveaway at the end of this video.
So close in spite of the price difference suggesting otherwise. The colors on the Rduane are really striking, but I do love a blue dial. So, just because it's blue, I vote Spinnaker, any other color and I'd probably pick the Rduane.
Great review. Thank you. On balance it seems that the Rduana is the better value for money at the price point, particularly seeing as the Spinnaker is itself more expensive homage to something else. Pity about the mediocre lume though...
Rdunae for me, so much so, I purchased the yellow version a few weeks ago. It has a charm and a sort of retrol feel and look. Fit a yellow strap and it brings the watch alive!
A nice strap from San Martin (sale item). It's a NATO strap, which I'm not a big fan of, but a quality one makes a big difference. The Spinnaker you reviewed is a beauty though!
@@spencerm7817 The San Martin NATO straps are good quality. I've actually reviewed some of their straps on the channel. ua-cam.com/video/l4ZlxGxGD4Y/v-deo.html
@@angelherrera6820 You can actually get very similar straps on AliExpress. s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A5bdwL I have a few myself. Here's a quick video I did showing it too. ua-cam.com/users/shorts_ZYYDFHX4qs
Great comparison thanks! I prefer the Spinnaker. My personal rule is the Homage has to be at least 1/10 the price of the original; otherwise, I think you should save up for the original. Again. Just a personal rule. Especially with your discount for the Spinnaker, the price difference isn’t that great. Although I think they are different enough where you can justify the Rdunae just on that.
Thanks. I get what you're saying. That discount code on the Spinnaker is nice too. But I do think the Rdunae is different enough, as you said, to justify itself too.
You can actually get very similar straps on AliExpress. s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A5bdwL I have a few myself. Here's a quick video I did showing it too. ua-cam.com/users/shorts_ZYYDFHX4qs
Being as close to each other I think the Rdunae is the better value. I much prefer applied indexes over printed but with that price difference I can let it slide
It is interesting to see a comparison between a watch and its “homage”, so close in price. I’d take the spinnaker, the sunburst dial presses my buttons more than the matte.
The Rdunae R3 is not an homage to the Spinnaker Bradner, nor to the Dan Henry 1970. They are all homages to the 1967 Exactus Aquamax. I would say that, among them all, the Rdunae R3 is the closest to the original.
Idk- they look so similar- hard to say which is preferable! I like the Lume on the Rdunae but I like dial on the Spinnaker- tough choice! I think the Spinnaker has a few design features over the Rdunae- Spinnaker by a hair for me but only if I'm not using it for actual watersports I guess- which I'm not lol
Great comparison 👍. While I should prefer the Spinnaker as the original and having a pronounceable name, I found I prefer the appearance of Rodney (😉) , add to that the price difference and it is almost 1mm thinner, then the Rdunae wins
Ive seen the Rudane before i purchased my bradner. I have the pacific blue, the dial, the ring and overall are far nicer than this or even your bradner. Its got an excellent bracelet to! Sorry i dont mean to disrespect, its just my opinion and the reason why i chose mine. Thank you for this video, very interesting indeed..
That one does look very nice, especially on the bracelet. I don't think they had that one or the bracelet at the time I got mine... A few years ago now.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR it made me love Spinnaker so much, the following week i ordered the feluss oxblood red.. 😳😊 But this Rudane is very very good, its the best value for money compressor style diver out there!
I prefer the Rdunae. Much better value and I am getting tired of seeing sunburst dials. As an aside, I do not like the Spinnaker textured dials featured on some of there other offerings.
Since both these watches doesn’t have a screw down crown on the bezel, they’re just “desk divers”! My Aragon compressor is a much better choice but I still consider it the same simply because Wing Liang(Aragon designer) forgot to put lume on the bezel!🙄😤
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR definitely, it would be nice to see more videos like this, just to show how close homages come and also a quality comparison....🏴⌚🏴⌚
@@briancolyer8483 The only problem with that though is being able to get my hands on the originals. Especially if it's Rolex homages and alike. If you like comparison reviews though, I do have a playlist for some others I've done here. ua-cam.com/play/PLAvzyytvyE2dDx6G0XDV1vZMMXV7f7kUY.html
It's not really what I call an homage watch... It's probably two watches that come from the same factory in China, and like with some restaurant menus, when you choose à la carte, you can end up to order substantially the same thing as another... These manufacturers offer the opportunity to choose the case, the dial, the movement and so on to make a watch with the options they have on hand...
I know the Spinnaker is technically the 'better' built, but the Rodney is definitely no plonker (Dad joke). Based solely on personal taste, I'd definitely pick the Rodney.
The Rdunae R3 is not an homage to the Spinnaker Bradner, nor to the Dan Henry 1970. They are all homages to the 1967 Exactus Aquamax. I would say that, among them all, the Rdunae R3 is the closest to the original.
Should we buy a clonage to a small micro brand . A big expensive corporate then who cares but we should not support taking food out of the mouths of small ordinary workers
I wouldn't call it a clomage, as it does change things up a bit. Also I actually bought the Spinnaker, so I'm directly supporting the company. I've also included the link to it in the description, as well as a discount code to encourage people to buy from them. Also you can use that code for any watch on their website too.
It's been brought to my attention that in fact the Rduane is an homage of the Dan Henry 1970... So, I guess the question is, does that mean the Spinnaker is also an homage then?
🤷🏼 Aren't they all homages of the old Longines (et al.) supercompressors? I like the DH1970, which got me looking at the Bradner, which led me to purchase the Rdunae R3 in 3 colorways during an AliX sale (blue, orange, yellow) for the same money as I'd pay for one of either the DH or the Spinnaker. Coming back for the PVD blacked out stealth R3 at some point. For the money, you can afford to wear the R3 hard and without a care. Plus, u like the DH & Spinnaker, the R3 had PLENTY of blue AR coating; it looks great under light.
Edit: great review BTW, thanks for the upload 👍
The Spinnaker Bradner, the Rdunae R3 and the Dan Henry 1970 ARE ALL HOMAGES TO THE EXACTUS AQUAMAX OF 1967.
That's the original Compressor case with that dial.
I would say that, among them all, the Rdunae R3 is the closest to the original.
@@neutronalchemist3241 Ah ok. Thanks for the information.
I would love to see San Martin do an homage to the Exactus Aquamax Diver from 1962- it would certainly blend with many of it's current offerings as far as style.
The Rdunae R3 is not an homage to the Spinnaker Bradner, nor to the Dan Henry 1970.
They are all homages to the 1967 Exactus Aquamax.
I would say that, among them all, the Rdunae R3 is the closest to the original.
I can't pinpoint exactly why the Rdunae design is better but I really like how the color yellow is used and I like the font for the text.
Is the yellow one your favourite of the different colour options then?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR definitely but the blue one also stands out too
RDUNAE - Roma Die Uno Non Aedificata Est. Translating to "Rome wasn’t built in a day".
Nice watches. I love this Super Compressor style 🙂
Thanks 👍
So do. They have a retro feel to them don't they?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR I think yes.
Both great looking watches, but the Rdunae has a simplicity that appeals to me.
Excellent review as always.
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I actually own this exact yellow Rdunae, and it is excellent. I did change the Hr and Min hands as I thought they were too similar to the indices, and now I like it even more. That being said, I prefer the applied indices and logo on the Spinnaker, though I would probably replace those hands as well 😁.
What type of hands did you change them too then?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Hi, James. Right now, my favorite style of hands is the CW blade hr, pencil min, and trident sec hand. For this Rdunae, I kept the yellow second hand for the accent color and replaced the Hr and Min hands with white hands. I just thought the original was too square-ish, so I wanted to break it up a bit with some pointy hands. I’ll email you before and after pics to your address in the channel about section.
Two chunky beasts. I prefer the Rdunae.
They certainly are.
Link to the Spinnaker:
(20% off using code 'HWR20')
spinnaker-watches.com/search?q=bradner&type=product&sca_ref=3770502.v805iOigru
If I'm honest James, I think I prefer the Rduane. The contrast between black and yellow is always a winner.
They're great value as well aren't they?
The Spinnaker for me gets more style points, but very close run for the (less) money - really enjoyed this style of review
:)
Yeah that's what edges it for me too. The more dynamic dial especially.
I'm glad you liked it. If you want to see more comparison style reviews, I actually have a playlist for them.
ua-cam.com/play/PLAvzyytvyE2dDx6G0XDV1vZMMXV7f7kUY.html
I really like both. Each are nice looking watches. I couldn't decide if the spinnaker is better at its price but both are really nice.
They each have their own strengths and weaknesses don't they?
@Honest Watch Reviews but then they will cost more.
We could fix but it is not something better keep to the designer of the watch and brand name. These are special.
Thanks again
There's something about the flat, clean design of the RDUNAE that appeals to me. It feels more modern. The textured dial options of the Spinnaker are nice as well, but I don't think theres enough there to justify the price difference.
Believe it or not, I actually paid quite a bit more for my Bradner a few years ago. So, in comparison to that, this is actually a pretty good price. Especially with the 20% off code 'HWR20' as well.
I have the Rdunae in my Aliexpress shopping cart since quite a while,...now I am thinking to pull the trigger very soon!
Did this help you to make up your mind then?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Of course, Spinaker does not holds the value for money at double the price...
@@manuelgarza2990 Which colour are thinking of getting then?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR The same as yours,...coincidence
@@manuelgarza2990 We obviously both have great taste 😉 If you do end up getting one, please consider using my affiliate link, as it really does help to support the channel, but doesn't cost you any more.
Great review. I prefer the Rdunae over the Spinnaker.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Love the rdunae, the yellow pops, makes up for the printed dial imo
I never really thought about it like that, but yeah I get what you're saying.
Love the rdunae. Been keeping an eye on this since it first came out...but never quite got around to buying one...so fingers crossed. I prefer the tool like appearance of the Rdunae.
Well now's a great time to get one, as the price is really competitive.
Hi James
I bought the watch in the last sale from Ali Express, through your partner's link, there is a problem with the watch, when I turn the crown to lock it, you hear the rotor spinning inside the watch, as if it continues to charge the watch.
Is it like this on your watch too?
And there is also some noise when I turn the crown to give reserve power to the watch.
That's strange... Are you pushing the crown in as you screw it down? Does it actually screw in properly?
I don't actually have mine anymore, as I did a giveaway at the end of this video.
Both are nice but the Rdunae is cracking value.
It real is.
So close in spite of the price difference suggesting otherwise. The colors on the Rduane are really striking, but I do love a blue dial. So, just because it's blue, I vote Spinnaker, any other color and I'd probably pick the Rduane.
Yeah it's surprisingly close isn't it?
Great review. Thank you.
On balance it seems that the Rduana is the better value for money at the price point, particularly seeing as the Spinnaker is itself more expensive homage to something else. Pity about the mediocre lume though...
Thanks. Yeah I think I'd have to agree with you there.
Rdunae for me, so much so, I purchased the yellow version a few weeks ago. It has a charm and a sort of retrol feel and look. Fit a yellow strap and it brings the watch alive!
Sounds good. What kind of strap did you go for then?
A nice strap from San Martin (sale item). It's a NATO strap, which I'm not a big fan of, but a quality one makes a big difference. The Spinnaker you reviewed is a beauty though!
@@spencerm7817 The San Martin NATO straps are good quality. I've actually reviewed some of their straps on the channel.
ua-cam.com/video/l4ZlxGxGD4Y/v-deo.html
Nice comparison video! For some reason I like the Rdunae more, maybe it's the way the yellow accents work together and the nice tropic strap.👍
Cheers mate. Most people seem to prefer it.
The Rdunae gets my vote. It was a close thing till you turned the lights off.
It's surprisingly close isn't it?
Makes the Spinnaker seem a bit steep considering.
@@sweetcorn1968 The 20% discount code on the Spinnaker helps close the gap a bit though.
This watch look great. Being a bigger guy myself. Sometimes i just want and need a beefy watch. Really dig this watch.
Cheers!
Do you prefer one over the other?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR I fancy the Spinnaker because of the strap. Both are great though
@@angelherrera6820 You can actually get very similar straps on AliExpress.
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A5bdwL
I have a few myself. Here's a quick video I did showing it too.
ua-cam.com/users/shorts_ZYYDFHX4qs
I've had my eye on the spinnaker for a while.
Any of their watches in particular? As you can use my discount code on any of the watches on their website.
Interestingly the Dan Henry is around the same price as the Spinnaker.
I prefer the Rdunae, more of a retro style.
Great comparison thanks! I prefer the Spinnaker. My personal rule is the Homage has to be at least 1/10 the price of the original; otherwise, I think you should save up for the original. Again. Just a personal rule. Especially with your discount for the Spinnaker, the price difference isn’t that great. Although I think they are different enough where you can justify the Rdunae just on that.
Thanks. I get what you're saying. That discount code on the Spinnaker is nice too. But I do think the Rdunae is different enough, as you said, to justify itself too.
I like both watches but the Rdunae attracts me more
You and many others evidently.
One of life's little ironies that (imho) the Rdunae looks better in almost every way.
They did a good job changing it up a bit and making it their own didn't they?
@Honest Watch Reviews another one of those AliExpress brands whose name is their weakest part.
@@damianwims It is a bit of a weird one... But definitely not the worst I've seen though.
Would love the Rdunae on that leather strap
You can actually get very similar straps on AliExpress.
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A5bdwL
I have a few myself. Here's a quick video I did showing it too.
ua-cam.com/users/shorts_ZYYDFHX4qs
Being as close to each other I think the Rdunae is the better value. I much prefer applied indexes over printed but with that price difference I can let it slide
Is that when taking into account the 20% discount code on the Spinnaker too?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Ya, still a substantial price difference even after factoring in the code.
I genuinely prefer the Rdunae. For the differences between them, the Spinnaker doesn't merit the large price difference, for me.
That's fair enough. The Spinnaker does get a bit closer in price if you use the discount code 'HWR20' for 20% off though.
It is interesting to see a comparison between a watch and its “homage”, so close in price. I’d take the spinnaker, the sunburst dial presses my buttons more than the matte.
That's what did it for me too.
The Rdunae R3 is not an homage to the Spinnaker Bradner, nor to the Dan Henry 1970.
They are all homages to the 1967 Exactus Aquamax.
I would say that, among them all, the Rdunae R3 is the closest to the original.
Idk- they look so similar- hard to say which is preferable! I like the Lume on the Rdunae but I like dial on the Spinnaker- tough choice! I think the Spinnaker has a few design features over the Rdunae- Spinnaker by a hair for me but only if I'm not using it for actual watersports I guess- which I'm not lol
It is a very close one isn't it? I agree with you though.
Great comparison 👍. While I should prefer the Spinnaker as the original and having a pronounceable name, I found I prefer the appearance of Rodney (😉) , add to that the price difference and it is almost 1mm thinner, then the Rdunae wins
Thanks 👍Rodney did do a pretty good didn't he? 😉
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 😁
@@dunderhay9169 You could say it's lovely jubbly 😉
Ive seen the Rudane before i purchased my bradner. I have the pacific blue, the dial, the ring and overall are far nicer than this or even your bradner. Its got an excellent bracelet to!
Sorry i dont mean to disrespect, its just my opinion and the reason why i chose mine.
Thank you for this video, very interesting indeed..
That one does look very nice, especially on the bracelet. I don't think they had that one or the bracelet at the time I got mine... A few years ago now.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR it made me love Spinnaker so much, the following week i ordered the feluss oxblood red.. 😳😊
But this Rudane is very very good, its the best value for money compressor style diver out there!
@@sivanstar I need to try and get some other Spinnakers in for review I think.
Yeah you really can't argue with the value for money of the Rdunae.
The Rodney takes it for its homage to bumble bee colours. Fun watch at low price ; a right honey
I see what you did there 👏
Hive minds think alike !
I prefer the Rdunae. Much better value and I am getting tired of seeing sunburst dials. As an aside, I do not like the Spinnaker textured dials featured on some of there other offerings.
Most people seem to be leaning towards the Rdunae.
Spinnaker actually offers this one with a textured dial option too.
Since both these watches doesn’t have a screw down crown on the bezel, they’re just “desk divers”! My Aragon compressor is a much better choice but I still consider it the same simply because Wing Liang(Aragon designer) forgot to put lume on the bezel!🙄😤
So the question which is more important, lume or the screw down crown for the bezel?
Can't have a screw down crown on an internal bezel by design, or you can't adjust the bezel underwater.
I reckon the case is made in the same factory.
That may well be the case 😉
I owned the bradner and the lume was amazing. I had to send it back for repair and got a new watch but the lume unfortunately was very weak.
That's usual. Did you contact them about the poor lume on the new one then?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR no I sold it. Got a San Martin bronze pilot instead. Lume central...
@@geeber8136 San Martin do have great lume on their watches.
I like the interesting looks of the Rdunae but the applied indices of the spinnaker. Price wins tho. rdunae all day
It's an interesting comparison isn't it?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR really
Close!
They both have something that tops the other....but I prefer the Spinnaker overall....🏴⌚🏴⌚
I know what you mean. It makes for an interesting comparison doesn't it?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR definitely, it would be nice to see more videos like this, just to show how close homages come and also a quality comparison....🏴⌚🏴⌚
@@briancolyer8483 The only problem with that though is being able to get my hands on the originals. Especially if it's Rolex homages and alike. If you like comparison reviews though, I do have a playlist for some others I've done here.
ua-cam.com/play/PLAvzyytvyE2dDx6G0XDV1vZMMXV7f7kUY.html
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWRdefinitely, not feasible but would be cool
@@briancolyer8483 Agreed. You should definitely check out that playlist though. There should be some in there that you like.
It's not really what I call an homage watch... It's probably two watches that come from the same factory in China, and like with some restaurant menus, when you choose à la carte, you can end up to order substantially the same thing as another... These manufacturers offer the opportunity to choose the case, the dial, the movement and so on to make a watch with the options they have on hand...
I get what you're saying. But I just thought it would be an interesting comparison, with an AliExpress watch compared to a microbrand.
I know the Spinnaker is technically the 'better' built, but the Rodney is definitely no plonker (Dad joke). Based solely on personal taste, I'd definitely pick the Rodney.
Maybe if enough people buy them, this time next year we'll be millionaires 😉
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR He who dares, wins!
@@the_once-and-future_king. You know it makes sense.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR During the war...
@@the_once-and-future_king. Everything wasn't cushty
I think Spinnaker wins, because its orginal design, for not much more money
I get that.
What the hell kind of name is that.
An unusual and somewhat difficult to pronounce one 😆
Isn't the Spinnaker itself an homage to the Dan Henry?
Possibly. Which Dan Henry is that?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR the 1970, especially in the older grey colorway
Prefer the Rdunae!!!
Any particular reason?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR The main reason is the lume!
@@Cmagnt It is nice isn't it?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR comparing to the spinnaker is really nice 👍
The Rdunaee looks a bit like the new Breitling SuperOcean
Yeah I can see what you mean.
Its more like dan henry 1970 than bradner
The Rdunae R3 is not an homage to the Spinnaker Bradner, nor to the Dan Henry 1970.
They are all homages to the 1967 Exactus Aquamax.
I would say that, among them all, the Rdunae R3 is the closest to the original.
RDUNAE
Roma Die Uno Non Aedificata Est. "Rome wasn't built in a day".
"Rome Was Not Built In A Day".
Thanks for pointing out the typo James.
Not sure why but his voice unbearable!
Ding dong bell end alet ! I'm not sure why but I find this comment unbearable !
I'm not sure why, but your grammar is unbearable.
Should we buy a clonage to a small micro brand . A big expensive corporate then who cares but we should not support taking food out of the mouths of small ordinary workers
I wouldn't call it a clomage, as it does change things up a bit. Also I actually bought the Spinnaker, so I'm directly supporting the company. I've also included the link to it in the description, as well as a discount code to encourage people to buy from them. Also you can use that code for any watch on their website too.
Great review. I think the Rudenae is the better deal
Thanks. It really is a great deal.