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Bremont MBIIIvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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MBIII
BremontMBIII
MSRP $5,450
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBIII43mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
MBIII40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
MBIII100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
MBIII$5,450
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
37mm
Thickness
14.5mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
14.5mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Armoured II
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$428

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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.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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