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Bremont MBIIvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
40.2mm
Thickness
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$265

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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 Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

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