Bremont VulcanvsStowa Flieger Vintage Serie

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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 Vulcan at true scale

Vulcan

Stowa Flieger Vintage Serie at true scale

Flieger Vintage Serie

Diameter

42mm

36mm

Thickness

14.9mm

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MSRP

$5,150

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Movement

Automatic

ETA/Unitas 6498

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14.9mm
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Lug-to-Lug
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Lug Width
20mm
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Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
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Movement

1 specs
Caliber
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ETA/Unitas 6498

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,150
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Reviews

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

Bremont Vulcan

Owners widely praise the Bremont Vulcan's design and quality, with one owner finding it on par with Rolex and commending the brand's service. The skeleton hand is noted for significantly altering the dial's appearance, and the watch comes with two sailcloth straps. However, some owners and reviewers criticize the casing finishing as shoddy under magnification and express concerns about the snap-on case backs. Pricing is a recurring point of contention, with several sources suggesting that Bremont watches are over-priced, with better value found in pre-owned examples or from competing brands. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Vulcan highly for its design and quality, though many advise purchasing pre-owned due to ambitious pricing.

Stowa Flieger Vintage Serie

Owners widely praise the Stowa Flieger Vintage Serie for its excellent vintage pilot aesthetic and 36mm dimensions, with one owner noting its hand-wind, date-free movement contributes to its accuracy, averaging +4.7 seconds per day. Some owners find the simple dial and case difficult to justify the purchase price, despite a strong desire to own the watch. The pre-treated bronze on some variants aims for a specific look and is speculated not to cause skin issues. Overall, owners rate the Stowa Flieger Vintage Serie highly for its vintage pilot aesthetic and well-proportioned 36mm case.