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Bremont MBIIvsPinion Pure Steel

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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