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What people say

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Bremont Vulcan

Owners highlight the skeleton hand's striking effect on the dial, noting the Bremont Vulcan includes two sailcloth straps, one in 'RAF Blue' and another in camouflage. The watch features military aviation design cues on its matte black dial and is limited to 250 pieces. Overall, enthusiasts appreciate the unique dial presentation and the inclusion of multiple strap options.

Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback's flyback chronograph execution—the column-wheel mechanism exhibits exceptionally smooth button action and activates with a super light touch—and applaud its functional pairing of high-frequency chronography with an instant big-date complication, particularly valued by pilots. The corrugated dial, lume-filled numerals, and striking case finishing (notably the cerulean blue ceramic variant) earn consistent appreciation, and the watch wears more compact than its 42.5mm dimensions suggest despite its ~14.5mm thickness. The El Primero 3652 movement delivers a 60-hour power reserve and 5Hz frequency, and the exhibition caseback showcases the mechanism beautifully.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vulcan42mm
Pilot Big Date Flyback42.5mm
Power Reserve
Vulcan
Pilot Big Date Flyback60h
Water Resistance
Vulcan
Pilot Big Date Flyback100m
MSRP
Vulcan$5,150
Pilot Big Date Flyback$15,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Black Microblasted Ceramic
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Black

Movement

6 specs
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
0h
60h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Flyback Chronograph, Big Date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,150
$15,100
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