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Bremont BroadswordvsPhoibos Kraken

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

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
Kraken
PhoibosKraken
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Kraken40mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
Kraken40h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Kraken200m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Kraken$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Thickness
12.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Bronze
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$499

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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.

Phoibos Kraken

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Kraken for its excellent lume, dial production, and the thinness of its Miyota 9015 movement, all at a sub-$500 price point. Specific positive mentions include the case and bracelet finishing, with one owner calling the bracelet excellent. The 40mm size is considered ideal by some. However, some owners find the crown guard execution awkward, and the hands have been described as resembling "veiny penises." There is also a concern that the dial's appearance in natural light might not achieve the desired color-shifting, smoky metallic effect. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Kraken highly for its impressive dial and finishing at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch's attractive price point and retro styling are consistently praised. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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