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Bremont MBIIvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Zürich
NOMOS GlashütteZürich
MSRP $4,930

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Zürich39.8mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Zürich43 hoursh
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Zürich50m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Zürich$4,930

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39.8mm
Thickness
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$4,930

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich is widely praised for its immaculate dial design and top-notch case finishing, with reviewers highlighting the beautifully finished in-house movement. Owners and reviewers alike commend its dual-timezone complication and satisfying time zone advancement. The 39.9mm or 40mm case offers comfortable wearability with a balanced presence. Some find the small hour markers outside the city ring slightly difficult to read at a glance, and the long lugs can be polarizing. The watch functions as a GMT or travel time piece, displaying two time zones simultaneously rather than 24. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich highly for its stunning dial and excellent movement finishing at its price point.

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