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Bremont BroadswordvsCitizen Series 8 831

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Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
Series 8 831
CitizenSeries 8 831
MSRP $1,095

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Series 8 83140mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
Series 8 83142h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Series 8 831100m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Series 8 831$1,095

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Bronze
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
9051
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$1,095

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Citizen Series 8 831

Owners widely praise the Citizen Series 8 831 for its finishing, with one owner noting it exceeded expectations. Reviewers highlight the textured Ice Blue dial and the bracelet's play of light, contributing to a comfortable and luxurious feel on the wrist. The watch features a 40mm ion-plated stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal, and 100 meters of water resistance. It is powered by the in-house Miyota Caliber 9051 automatic movement, which has a 42-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of -10 to +20 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Series 8 831 highly for its impressive finishing and dial design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing, with its contrasting brushed and polished surfaces, is a notable strength. The 40mm case size and comfortable fit are also consistently mentioned. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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