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Bremont MBIIIvsGrand Seiko SBGP015

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

MBIII
BremontMBIII
MSRP $5,450
SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBIII43mm
SBGP01540mm
Power Reserve
MBIII40h
SBGP01540h
Water Resistance
MBIII100m
SBGP015200m
MSRP
MBIII$5,450
SBGP015$3,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.1mm
Lug Width
14.5mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Armoured II
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$3,800

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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