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Bremont MBIIIvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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MBIII
BremontMBIII
MSRP $5,450
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBIII43mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
MBIII40h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
MBIII100m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
MBIII$5,450
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
14.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Armoured II
Coral

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$450

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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