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Bremont MBIIIvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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MBIII
BremontMBIII
MSRP $5,450
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBIII43mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
MBIII40h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
MBIII100m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
MBIII$5,450
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
14.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Armoured II
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$279

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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 RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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