Which is cheaper, the Bremont MBII or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION is the cheaper of the two at $2,500, against $5,400 for the Bremont MBII — a $2,900 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont MBII or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Bremont MBII wears larger at 43mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 14mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont MBII or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Bremont MBII is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont MBII or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont MBII.

What movement does the Bremont MBII run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont MBII uses the BE-36AE and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Bremont MBIIvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Bremont MBII

mbii-wh-blue-bracelet

MSRP $5,400

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MBII43mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

MBII40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

MBII100m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

MBII$5,400

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

White

Silver

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

BE-36AE

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,400

$2,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Fratello

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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