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Bremont BroadswordvsLongines RECORD

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

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
RECORD
LonginesRECORD
MSRP $2,450

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
RECORD40mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
RECORD72h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
RECORD30m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
RECORD$2,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Thickness
12.5mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Bronze
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
L888.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$2,450

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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.

Longines RECORD

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines RECORD for its COSC-certified L888.4 movement, often noting its excellent accuracy, with one owner reporting figures between 0 and +2 seconds per day and another experiencing -5 seconds per day in its worst position. The watch is frequently highlighted for its comfortable, thin case, described as elegant and well-balanced, with specific mentions of the clean dial design, applied numerals, and sharp blue hands. Some owners find the Roman numeral font exceptional and the watch a great value for its price. However, several sources point out a lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet and no lume, with 30m water resistance also noted as minimal. One reviewer found the 40mm size with a 13.8mm thickness cumbersome and its legibility terrible due to the handset and dial printing, while another owner felt the watch wore larger than expected.

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