Bremont S500vsLuminox Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant 44mm

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Bremont S500 at true scale

S500

Luminox Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant 44mm at true scale

Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant 44mm

Diameter

43mm

44mm

Thickness

n/a

12mm

Water Resistance

500m

highest

100m

MSRP

$4,395

$475

lowest

Movement

Bremont BE-92AE

Ronda 515

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
CARBONOX™
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Bremont BE-92AE
Ronda 515
Type
Mechanical
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,395
$475
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont S500

The Bremont S500 is praised for its excellent Super-LumiNova lume, refined finishing on its 43mm Trip-Tick case, and scratch-resistant B-EBE2000® treated case. Owners find the soft rubber strap comfortable and appreciate the retro design and sunburst dial, with some noting the 43mm case wears smaller due to short lugs. However, some reviewers flag legibility issues due to the dark dial and hands, and the 16mm to 16.5mm thickness is considered less practical for daily wear by some. Criticisms also include the lack of a dive suit extension on the bracelet and understated bezel markings. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Bremont S500 for its robust build and comfortable wearability, though its practicality for daily wear and legibility are points of contention.

Luminox Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant 44mm

The Luminox Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant 44mm is praised for its lightweight and robust CARBONOX case, contributing to a visually appealing and legible design. One owner prefers the rubber strap's fit and feel over the NATO strap. Another owner found the 44mm dial too large for their boyfriend. Overall, owners rate the Luminox Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant 44mm highly for its robust CARBONOX case and legible design, though case size is a consideration for some.