Which is cheaper, the Bremont Broadsword or the Tissot Heritage 1973?

At MSRP the Tissot Heritage 1973 is the cheaper of the two at $2,575, against $3,850 for the Bremont Broadsword — a $1,275 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Broadsword or the Tissot Heritage 1973?

The Tissot Heritage 1973 wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Bremont Broadsword — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Broadsword or the Tissot Heritage 1973?

The Tissot Heritage 1973 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Broadsword.

What movement does the Bremont Broadsword run compared to the Tissot Heritage 1973?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Broadsword uses the BE-95-2AV and the Tissot Heritage 1973 uses the Valjoux.

Side by side

Bremont BroadswordvsTissot Heritage 1973

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

Bremont Broadsword

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MSRP $3,850

Tissot Heritage 1973

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MSRP $2,575

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Broadsword40mm

Heritage 197343mm

Power Reserve

Broadsword40h

Heritage 197360h

Water Resistance

Broadsword100m

Heritage 1973100m

MSRP

Broadsword$3,850

Heritage 1973$2,575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Bronze

Silver

Indices

Applied

Indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-95-2AV

Valjoux

Power Reserve

40h

60h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,850

$2,575

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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.

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Tissot Heritage 1973

The Tissot Heritage 1973 is widely praised for its faithful vintage aesthetic, featuring a tonneau or cushion case with contrasting finishes and a panda dial with orange accents. Owners and reviewers alike appreciate its compelling remake of a 1970s racing watch, with some specifically noting the attractive dial and case curves. The watch is powered by the ETA 7753 automatic chronograph movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. However, some find its 43mm or 44mm diameter to be large-wearing, and one owner reported difficulty setting the date and a chronograph reset that is consistently one second off. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting 10-15 seconds per day. The radial brushed case finish, while visually appealing, is noted as being prone to scratches that are difficult to polish out. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1973 highly for its tempting value and credible vintage racing style.

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