Bremont Waterman ApexvsElliot Brown REORG x EB HOLTON LIMITED EDITION
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Measurements
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Waterman Apex

REORG x EB HOLTON LIMITED EDITION
Diameter
43mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
52mm
Thickness
16.5mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
500m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
MSRP
$5,350
$587
lowest
Movement
Mechanical
Ronda 715
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners praise the Bremont Waterman Apex for its impressive and colorful design, featuring a retro-inspired wave-patterned dial and shark fin motif. Reviewers highlight its robust build, DLC-coated case barrel, and ceramic bezel, with excellent low-light visibility from distinct blue and green Super-LumiNova glows. Some owners find Bremont watches appealing, on par with brands like Rolex, and commend the company's first-class service, though others question the pricing. The Bremont Waterman Apex is a 43mm watch with 500m water resistance and GMT functionality, powered by an automatic GMT movement. However, its 16.5mm thickness and 51mm lug-to-lug measurement make it a substantial watch not suited for smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Waterman Apex highly for its striking design and robust build quality, despite some concerns regarding its price point.
Owners widely report the Elliot Brown REORG x EB HOLTON LIMITED EDITION is robust and well-made, offering good value, with one owner noting its 43mm case wears smaller. The watch meets ISO standards for shock resistance and is individually tested to 200m water resistance. Some owners suggest a NATO strap as an alternative to the supplied rubber strap, which one user found too short for a 7.5-inch wrist, while another noted lint collects in the bezel knurling and it has damaged some cuffs. On balance, owners rate the Elliot Brown REORG x EB HOLTON LIMITED EDITION highly for its robust build and value proposition.
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