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Bremont BroadswordvsPraesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
PraesidusC-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
MSRP $550

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina38mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina40h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina100m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze
C-47 D-Day - Aluminum Patina

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$550

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What people say

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Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina

The Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina is praised for its 38mm diameter and its dial, crafted from actual C-47 airplane doors, offering a unique patina and historical context. Reviewers note its utilitarian, vintage military aesthetic, enhanced by a sandblasted stainless steel case and acrylic crystal. The watch is equipped with a Miyota 9039 movement, 100m water resistance, and Super-LumiNova for visibility. Accuracy is rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina's historical dial as its most compelling feature, transforming a potentially divisive material into a unique selling point.

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