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Bremont BroadswordvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$888

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What people say

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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 Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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