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Bremont MBIIIvsTissot Telemeter 1938

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

MBIII
BremontMBIII
MSRP $5,450
Telemeter 1938
TissotTelemeter 1938
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBIII43mm
Telemeter 193842mm
Power Reserve
MBIII40h
Telemeter 193868h
Water Resistance
MBIII100m
Telemeter 193830m
MSRP
MBIII$5,450
Telemeter 1938$2,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
14.5mm
13.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
14.5mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Armoured II
Silver
Indices
Applied
Arabic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Valjoux A05.231
Power Reserve
40h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$2,400

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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.

Tissot Telemeter 1938

The Tissot Telemeter 1938 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired aesthetic, handsome dial finishing, and value as a mechanical chronograph. Owners and reviewers highlight its balanced dial, the "old-looking" vintage logo, and the attractive two-tone dial variations. The Valjoux A05.231 movement is noted for its 68-hour power reserve, though one owner describes its feel as "alive" and "like its engine." The double-sided anti-reflective coating and the way sunlight interacts with the hands are also appreciated. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as being too large for a retro-inspired watch, with many wishing for a smaller option, and its 30-meter water resistance is considered poor. The pusher feel is described as sharp, though slightly stiff, and one reviewer found the Tissot branding on the dial and crown excessive.

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