Which is cheaper, the Bremont Terra Nova 38 or the Vertex MG36 DE?

At MSRP the Vertex MG36 DE is the cheaper of the two at $2,083, against $3,050 for the Bremont Terra Nova 38 — a $967 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Terra Nova 38 or the Vertex MG36 DE?

The Bremont Terra Nova 38 wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Vertex MG36 DE — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Bremont Terra Nova 38 run compared to the Vertex MG36 DE?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Terra Nova 38 uses the Bremont ENG300 and the Vertex MG36 DE uses the Sellita SW260-1.

Bremont Terra Nova 38vsVertex MG36 DE

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Bremont Terra Nova 38

Ref. tn38-nd-ss-wh-b·MSRP $3,050

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Vertex MG36 DE

Ref. bronze-36-de-copy-1·MSRP $2,083

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The measurements

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

Terra Nova 38

MG36 DE

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

38mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

n/a

46.5mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

10.7mm

lowest

11mm

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

100m

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$3,050

$2,083

lowest

Movement

What drives the hands.

Bremont ENG300

Sellita SW260-1

Spec

Terra Nova 38

MG36 DE

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

n/a

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Bremont ENG300

Sellita SW260-1

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,050

$2,083

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