Bremont Waterman ApexvsLuminox Original Navy SEAL 3050 Colormark 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 Original Navy SEAL 3050 Colormark 44mm at true scale

Original Navy SEAL 3050 Colormark 44mm

Diameter

43mm

44mm

Thickness

16.5mm

14mm

lowest

Water Resistance

500m

highest

200m

MSRP

$5,350

$575

lowest

Movement

Mechanical

Ronda 515

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
16.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
16.5mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
CARBONOX™
Water Resistance
500m
200m

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
$575
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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 Original Navy SEAL 3050 Colormark 44mm

Owners widely praise the Luminox Original Navy SEAL 3050 Colormark 44mm for its exceptional durability and lightweight construction, making it an ideal beater or travel watch. Its dial is noted for excellent legibility in all lighting conditions, enhanced by Luminox's Night Vision Tube technology and tritium illumination with a claimed 25-year glow. While generally considered tough, one owner observed that bezel markings can wear off with rough handling. On balance, owners rate the Luminox Original Navy SEAL 3050 Colormark 44mm highly for its ruggedness and visibility at an affordable price point.

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