Which is cheaper, the Bremont Broadsword or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

At MSRP the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto is the cheaper of the two at $679, against $3,850 for the Bremont Broadsword — a $3,171 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Broadsword or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Bremont Broadsword wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Broadsword or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Vaer D5 Meridian Auto is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Bremont Broadsword.

What movement does the Bremont Broadsword run compared to the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Broadsword uses the BE-95-2AV and the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Bremont BroadswordvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

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MSRP $679

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Broadsword40mm

D5 Meridian Auto39mm

Power Reserve

Broadsword40h

D5 Meridian Auto40h

Water Resistance

Broadsword100m

D5 Meridian Auto200m

MSRP

Broadsword$3,850

D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Bronze

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

BE-95-2AV

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,850

$679

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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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Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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