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Bremont MBIIIvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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MBIII
BremontMBIII
MSRP $5,450
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBIII43mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
MBIII40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
MBIII100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
MBIII$5,450
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
14.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
14.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Armoured II
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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