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Bremont MBIIvsNorqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

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

MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
NorqainIndependence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
MSRP $5,639

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold42mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold41h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold$5,639

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Skeleton
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.75mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Skeleton
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
NORQAIN NN08S
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$5,639

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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.

Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

The Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold is praised for its unique, mountain-inspired skeletonized dial design, though its asymmetry may not be universally appealing. It features a COSC-certified automatic movement with a 62-hour power reserve. One review notes a 42mm black DLC case with mixed finishing, while another mentions a titanium case and rubber strap contributing to comfortable wear. The price is listed at $7,490 for a jade green DLC titanium version. Overall, reviewers highlight the distinctive dial and comfortable wearability as key strengths of the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold.

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