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Bremont MBIIvsSeiko King Seiko VANAC

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

MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
King Seiko VANAC
SeikoKing Seiko VANAC
MSRP $3,850

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
King Seiko VANAC41mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
King Seiko VANAC72h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
King Seiko VANAC100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
King Seiko VANAC$3,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
17mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
8L45
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$3,850

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What people say

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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.

Seiko King Seiko VANAC

Owners widely praise the King Seiko VANAC's sharp case lines, intricate finishing, and unique 1970s aesthetic, with many highlighting the striking dial colors and premium feel. Reviewers note the 41mm titanium case, box sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and the 72-hour power reserve of the 8L45 movement, rated to -5/+10 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet design could be improved with a narrower taper, and the watch's thickness is a concern for some, particularly given its price point. The consensus is that the King Seiko VANAC offers a distinctive vintage-inspired design and quality finishing, making it a compelling, albeit polarizing, choice.

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