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Bremont MBIIIvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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MBIII
BremontMBIII
MSRP $5,450
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBIII43mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
MBIII40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
MBIII100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
MBIII$5,450
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
14.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
14.5mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Armoured II
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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