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Bremont BroadswordvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze

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What people say

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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.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze

Owners and reviewers praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze for its romantic aviation appeal, authentic pilot design, and light, versatile case. The dial texture is noted as superior to stock photos, and the tan lume harmonizes with the bronze case. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +1-2s/day. The joy of winding the oversized crown is a recurring positive, though some find it rough initially. The watch is considered good value by some, offering hand-wind and small seconds with heritage, though others feel it shares technology with more affordable models. Concerns are raised about the mineral crystal scratching more easily than sapphire, with one instance of breakage. The bezel's detents are described as unremarkable, and the stock strap has a paper-like feel. Some owners report a 48-click bezel, while others have a 60-click version.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze43mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze50h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze100m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze$1,795

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
ETA 6498-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
0h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$1,795
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