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Bremont MBIIIvsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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MBIII
BremontMBIII
MSRP $5,450
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBIII43mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
MBIII40h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
MBIII100m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
MBIII$5,450
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
14.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
14.5mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Armoured II
PVD Vintage

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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