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Bremont BroadswordvsCitizen Series 8 870

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

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,095

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Series 8 87039mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
Series 8 87042h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Series 8 870100m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Series 8 870$1,095

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Bronze
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
9051
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$1,095

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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.

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.

Citizen Series 8 870

The Citizen Series 8 870 is praised for its compelling value proposition and modern Japanese design with a sporty edge. Reviewers note its 40mm steel case, glossy dial with applied markers, and the in-house Calibre 0950 automatic movement offering 50 hours of power reserve and enhanced magnetic resistance. The flat sapphire crystal is noted to collect fingerprints, and the solid caseback omits a view of the movement. The limited edition variant features a 40.8mm black DLC-coated case, a carbon fiber dial, and the 0950 movement regulated to -5/+10 seconds per day. Overall, the Citizen Series 8 870 is viewed as a strong offering for its blend of design and features.

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