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Bremont BroadswordvsGrand Seiko SBGY007

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

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
SBGY007
Grand SeikoSBGY007
MSRP $8,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
SBGY00738.5mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
SBGY00772h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
SBGY00730m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
SBGY007$8,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
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

3 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
9R31
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$8,900

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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 SBGY007

Grand Seiko SBGY007 owners and reviewers widely praise its stunning, textured blue dial, inspired by frozen Lake Suwa, and its clean, time-only aesthetic. The watch is lauded for its impeccable finishing, including high polish and Zaratsu polishing, and its classic, thin 38.5mm stainless steel dress case. The hand-wound Spring Drive Caliber 9R31 movement is noted for its accuracy, rated to ±1 second per day, and a 72-hour power reserve, with its power reserve indicator discreetly placed on the case back. While some reviewers suggest room for improvement in Grand Seiko's pricing structure, the $8,300 USD price is seen by others as a relatively affordable entry into the brand's high-end offerings. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGY007 is highly regarded for its exceptional dial artistry and refined finishing at its price point.

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