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Bremont BroadswordvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Bronze
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
9S65
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$4,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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