Which is cheaper, the Bravur Watches BW003 or the Bremont Broadsword?

At MSRP the Bravur Watches BW003 is the cheaper of the two at $1,350, against $3,850 for the Bremont Broadsword — a $2,500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bravur Watches BW003 or the Bremont Broadsword?

The Bremont Broadsword wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Bravur Watches BW003 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bravur Watches BW003 or the Bremont Broadsword?

The Bremont Broadsword is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Bravur Watches BW003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bravur Watches BW003 or the Bremont Broadsword?

The Bravur Watches BW003 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Broadsword.

What movement does the Bravur Watches BW003 run compared to the Bremont Broadsword?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bravur Watches BW003 uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Bremont Broadsword uses the BE-95-2AV.

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Bravur Watches BW003vsBremont Broadsword

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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Bravur Watches BW003

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MSRP $1,350

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Bremont Broadsword

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MSRP $3,850

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bravur Watches BW003

The Bravur Watches BW003 is praised for its well-made 39mm stainless steel case, slim profile, and impressive finishing for its price point. Reviewers note the decorated Sellita SW300-1 movement and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the included straps. The "Swedish Soul / Swiss Heart" text on the dial is considered a minor aesthetic flaw by one reviewer, who also flags that the lume is not particularly strong and the overall price becomes quite high with added options and taxes. On balance, reviewers find the Bravur BW003 to be a striking first mechanical watch with elegant dial design and excellent finishing for its price.

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Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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