Aigi Watches Arctic TidevsBremont Supermarine 300M

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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Arctic Tide

Supermarine 300M
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Thickness
11.9mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
MSRP
$865
lowest
$3,550
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Bremont BE-92AE
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners report the Aigi Arctic Tide's dial markers catch the light similarly to Grand Seiko dials, and one user noted a preference for its movement over an alternative. Some owners consider the 40mm case size comfortable, while others found a 43mm variant chunky. One owner received their watch with a Miyota 9015 movement upgrade, and another experienced issues with lume and alignment on their initial unit, receiving a replacement. On balance, owners view the Aigi Arctic Tide as a decent value at its Kickstarter price, with good on-paper specifications, though concerns exist regarding the brand's newness and potential for it to be a catalogue watch.
The Bremont Supermarine 300M is praised for its comfortable 40mm case, which some owners find wears well even on smaller wrists due to its lug design, outperforming some 40mm watches. One forum contributor notes the 40mm case is relatively compact for a 300m diver and is priced at $1375. A reviewer found the 40mm case comfortable. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Bremont Supermarine 300M's wearable 40mm case size and comfortable wearability.
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