Bremont Waterman ApexvsLuminox Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant 44mm

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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 Waterman Apex at true scale

Waterman Apex

Luminox Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant 44mm at true scale

Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant 44mm

Diameter

43mm

44mm

Thickness

16.5mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

500m

highest

100m

MSRP

$5,350

$475

lowest

Movement

Mechanical

Ronda 515

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
16.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
16.5mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
CARBONOX™
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Apex II 43mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Ronda 515
Type
Mechanical
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,350
$475
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Reviews

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Bremont Waterman Apex

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.

Luminox Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant 44mm

The Luminox Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant 44mm is praised for its lightweight and robust CARBONOX case, contributing to a visually appealing and legible design. One owner prefers the rubber strap's fit and feel over the NATO strap. Another owner found the 44mm dial too large for their boyfriend. Overall, owners rate the Luminox Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant 44mm highly for its robust CARBONOX case and legible design, though case size is a consideration for some.

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