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Bremont MBIIvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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

MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
30.5mm
Thickness
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
12mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$375

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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 Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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