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Bremont MBIIvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
38.9mm
Thickness
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$335

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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 is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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