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Bremont BroadswordvsCincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel

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

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
Guild Mechanical Steel
Cincinnati Watch CompanyGuild Mechanical Steel
MSRP $650
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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel

The Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel is praised for its sharp, vintage-inspired dial with ornate Breguet numerals and textured center, and its comfortable, solid-link bracelet. Owners widely report good legibility and a classy design. Some find its 10mm thickness too much for a dressy manual wind watch, and the acrylic crystal and quartz movement are noted as compromises for the price, with one owner stating they would not pay more than $150 for a watch with these features. On balance, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel highly for its beautiful dial and vintage design at a budget price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Guild Mechanical Steel36mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
Guild Mechanical Steel45h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Guild Mechanical Steel30m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Guild Mechanical Steel$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12.5mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Bronze
Multiple
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
Sellita SW210
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$650
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