Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 ChronographvsTrintec CoPilot Chronograph Stainless Quartz

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Measurements
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Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph

CoPilot Chronograph Stainless Quartz
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
54mm
Thickness
14.8mm
lowest
15mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$4,950
$400
lowest
Movement
Bremont ENG345
Miyota OS20
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners report the DLC coating on the Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph is durable, though one noted a ding on the barrel. The chronograph hand resets slightly off-center for one owner. Reviewers describe the 42.5mm case as blocky with satin finishing and minimal polishing, noting its 48.8mm lug-to-lug and 14.8mm thickness felt bulky on leather but improved with elastic or rubber straps. The winding action is satisfying, and the chronograph pushers are crisp, though the start/stop pusher requires significant force. The Cupro-Aluminium case is expected to patina over time, and the watch features a bi-directional bronze compass bezel with a black ceramic insert and a green gradient dial with full-block Super-LumiNova numerals. The rear sapphire caseback on a prototype was too dark to appreciate the movement, and text around a tourbillon window detracted from the dial.
Owners appreciate the Trintec CoPilot Chronograph / Stainless / Quartz for its utilitarian pilot style, clean dial, and bright lume, fitting needs for an inexpensive, water-resistant watch. The watch is priced at $250 and features a comfortable strap. Some owners feel the pilot's chronograph design suits a larger dial. Overall, owners rate the Trintec CoPilot Chronograph / Stainless / Quartz highly for its value and functional pilot aesthetic.
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