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Bremont BroadswordvsVario 1918 Pilot

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

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Thickness
12.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Bronze
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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