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Bremont MBIIIvsVario Futurist

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

MBIII
BremontMBIII
MSRP $5,450
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBIII43mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
MBIII40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
MBIII100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
MBIII$5,450
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
14.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
14.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Armoured II
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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