Bremont HMAF Supermarine 40mm Date Leather StrapvsOllech & Wajs Caribbean 1000

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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.

Bremont HMAF Supermarine 40mm Date Leather Strap at true scale

HMAF Supermarine 40mm Date Leather Strap

Ollech & Wajs Caribbean 1000 at true scale

Caribbean 1000

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Water Resistance

300m

1000m

highest

MSRP

$3,950

n/a

Movement

Automatic

Automatic

Case

2 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Water Resistance
300m
1000m

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,950
n/a
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Reviews

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Bremont HMAF Supermarine 40mm Date Leather Strap

Owners widely praise the Bremont HMAF Supermarine 40mm Date Leather Strap for its attractive design, with one owner calling it one of the coolest Bremont divers seen, appreciating its offset crown, vintage leather strap, chunky indices, and colorway. The 40mm case size is noted as a positive move by the brand, and the watch is described as handsome and stunning, offering something new. Some owners find the 40mm Supermarine wears a bit thick, though this is understood given its anti-magnetic and anti-shock features, and one user found the included silicone strap stiff. The watch features an ultra-matte grey case, a grey ceramic bezel with raised markings, and blue-emission Super-LumiNova on its handset and indices, powered by an automatic movement. On balance, owners rate the Bremont HMAF Supermarine 40mm Date Leather Strap highly for its distinctive design and the brand's finishing at its price point.

Ollech & Wajs Caribbean 1000

Owners praise the Olech & Wajs CARIBBEAN 1000 for its comfortable wearability and retro instrument style, with reviewers highlighting its rugged build and excellent bezel action. Some owners note a ticking sound from the automatic movement, and one reviewer observed a slight difference in lume color between the dial and hands. The thick sapphire crystal can cause significant glare. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Olech & Wajs CARIBBEAN 1000 highly for its blend of retro design and robust dive watch capabilities at its price point.