Bremont Supermarine 500MvsTudor Pelagos FXD Chrono

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Measurements
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Supermarine 500M

Pelagos FXD Chrono
Diameter
43mm
43mm
Thickness
13mm
lowest
13.6mm
Water Resistance
500m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
70h
MSRP
$4,700
lowest
$5,875
Movement
Bremont BE-92AE
Tudor MT5813
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Bremont Supermarine 500M's stunning design, luxurious appearance, and excellent lume. Reviewers note its updated, legible dial and scratch-resistant hardened steel case with anti-reflective coating. Some owners find the 43mm case substantial, and one reviewer questions the long-term water resistance of its three-piece case construction. Criticisms include a second hand that can be hard to see in low light and bezel markings that could be more prominent, with one owner noting the lack of a dive suit extension on the bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Bremont Supermarine 500M highly for its rugged refinement and competitive pricing against more expensive brands.
The Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono is widely praised for its lightweight carbon composite case, making it comfortable and easy to wear, especially on wrists accustomed to smaller watches. Its exceptional legibility, particularly underwater, and the functional bidirectional countdown bezel are highlighted as key strengths for its intended tool-watch purpose. Owners and reviewers note the MT5813 automatic movement's COSC certification and 70-hour power reserve, with accuracy figures ranging from -2 to +4 seconds per day. Some variants, like the Cycling Edition, feature a tachymeter scale, though its practicality for modern cyclists is debated, and water resistance is noted as 100m for these specific models, differing from the 200m of other FXD versions. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono for its robust, lightweight build and excellent legibility, making it a capable tool watch.
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