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Bremont MBIIIvsCWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

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MBIII
BremontMBIII
MSRP $5,450
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
What people say

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Bremont MBIII

The Bremont MBIII is praised for its versatile pilot's watch design, excellent dial visibility, and shock-resistant chronometer movement housed in a 43mm Trip-Tick case with a Faraday cage. Owners appreciate its unique origin story tied to Martin-Baker ejection seats and the brand's distinctive design language, with some noting the orange barrel accent. The watch features a 24-hour scale, 100m water resistance, and an improved Roto Click bezel. However, the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" dial text is considered divisive, and its ETA 2892 GMT movement is not a "true" GMT as only the 24-hour hand is independently adjustable. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Bremont MBIII for its robust build and unique aviation-inspired narrative.

CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top for its excellent matte case finishing, precise seconds hand alignment, and dial reminiscent of vintage military watches. The Mk.2 upgrades, including a sapphire crystal, improved lume, and a precise 120-click bezel described as perfection with no play, are consistently highlighted as significant improvements over earlier versions. One owner noted the quartz movement gained 8 seconds over several months. Overall, owners rate the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top highly for its solid construction, military significance, and terrific value.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBIII43mm
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Power Reserve
MBIII40h
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Water Resistance
MBIII100m
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
MSRP
MBIII$5,450
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
14.5mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Armoured II
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$604
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