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Bremont MBIIvsIslander Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148
IslanderIslander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148
MSRP $385

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-14836mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148$385

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Exhibition

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Seiko NH36
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$385

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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.

Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148

Owners widely praise the Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148 for its perfect 36mm case size, noting an ideal ratio of sidewall and bezel to dial. The ice blue dial is described as "popping," and the updated logo text is appreciated. The bracelet and overall finishing are considered superb for the $190 price point, making it a significant piece for owners. On balance, owners rate the Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148 highly for its exceptional value and wearability at its price.

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