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Bremont BroadswordvsCWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

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

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Bronze
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$666

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch for its legible, uncluttered dial, excellent Super-LumiNova lume, and robust build quality, noting its comfortable 12mm thickness and durable PVD coating. The bezel action is described as having zero back play, and the fixed lugs are appreciated for easy strap changes. One owner reported the lume is readable throughout the night, while another flagged a faulty mechanism requiring replacement and poor retailer customer service. The £700 price is considered high by some compared to similar quartz divers, leading to questions about its value. Overall, owners rate the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch highly for its bombproof, toolish design and practical aesthetics.

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