Bremont Waterman ApexvsSquale Matic

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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

Squale Matic at true scale

Matic

Diameter

43mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51mm

Thickness

16.5mm

16mm

lowest

Water Resistance

500m

600m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$5,350

$1,595

lowest

Movement

Mechanical

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
16.5mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Lug Width
16.5mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Steel
Water Resistance
500m
600m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Apex II 43mm
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Mechanical
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,350
$1,595
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Reviews

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

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.

Squale Matic

Owners widely praise the Squale Matic for its superb finishing and comfortable wearability, with many noting its vintage-inspired design and the 4 o'clock crown contributing to a compact feel on the wrist despite its 44mm size. Reviewers highlight the outstanding lume on the hands and the double-domed sapphire crystal as favorite features, while some owners find the bezel insert glossy and the lume on the orange indices to be almost non-existent. One owner dislikes how the oyster bracelet terminates at the springbars instead of sitting flush with the case. The Squale Matic is powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Matic highly for its robust build quality and comfortable, vintage-inspired ergonomics at its price point.