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Bremont BroadswordvsLum-Tec Solar Marine

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Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Solar Marine39mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
Solar Marine40h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Solar Marine300m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Solar Marine$463

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$463

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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.

Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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