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Bremont MBIIvsCitizen Series 8 831

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Series 8 831
CitizenSeries 8 831
MSRP $1,095

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Series 8 83140mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Series 8 83142h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Series 8 831100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Series 8 831$1,095

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
9051
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$1,095

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

Citizen Series 8 831

Owners widely praise the Citizen Series 8 831 for its finishing, with one owner noting it exceeded expectations. Reviewers highlight the textured Ice Blue dial and the bracelet's play of light, contributing to a comfortable and luxurious feel on the wrist. The watch features a 40mm ion-plated stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal, and 100 meters of water resistance. It is powered by the in-house Miyota Caliber 9051 automatic movement, which has a 42-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of -10 to +20 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Series 8 831 highly for its impressive finishing and dial design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing, with its contrasting brushed and polished surfaces, is a notable strength. The 40mm case size and comfortable fit are also consistently mentioned. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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