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Bremont BroadswordvsDan Henry 1939

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Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
193941mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
193940h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
1939
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
1939$290

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze
Standard

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$290

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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.

Dan Henry 1939

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1939 for its striking, art-like design, detailed multi-layered dial with glossy black background and gold raised markers, and the solid clicking feel of its chronograph buttons. The gorgeous domed crystal and smooth chrono sweep back are also noted positives, contributing to a feeling of sturdiness and exceptional value at $220. Some owners express disappointment it uses a quartz movement, and one owner found it surprisingly heavy. After two years of daily wear, the watch has sustained abuse with only minor bezel nicks and barely visible scratches on the glass, while its chronograph pushers retain an audible click. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1939 highly for its detailed design and exceptional value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and classic aesthetic are consistently praised. The lack of lume is a significant drawback for legibility in low light.

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