Bremont BroadswordvsFormex Field Automatic

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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 Broadsword at true scale

Broadsword

Formex Field Automatic at true scale

Field Automatic

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.6mm

Thickness

12.5mm

10.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

150m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$3,850

$881

lowest

Movement

Bremont BE-95-2AV

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Bronze
Ash Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Bremont BE-95-2AV
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$881
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Reviews

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 versatility as a GADA watch, its exceptional timekeeping with a COSC-certified movement averaging +0.5 seconds per day, and its hardened case. Some owners also highlight the sandwich dial and impressive build quality and finishing. One owner noted minor marks from strap changes and did not personally bond with the watch. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its robust build, accuracy, and adaptability to different straps and occasions.

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.

Formex Field Automatic

The Formex Field Automatic is widely praised for its durable, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment, offering robust and lightweight wearability. Owners and reviewers highlight the upmarket feel and legibility of its complex dials, the comfort provided by quick-release straps and carbon clasps, and the value it presents under $1000. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. Some find the numeral typography less appealing, and one reviewer notes the lume application is thin and not long-lasting. The watch is priced at $870 or £695. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium construction and well-executed, legible dials at its price point.

From video reviewers

The titanium case construction and the sandwich dial are consistently praised. Reviewers noted a perceived "corner cut" and questioned the value at its price point.

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