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Bremont MBIIvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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