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Bremont BroadswordvsNorqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

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

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
NorqainIndependence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
MSRP $5,639

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold42mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold41h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold100m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold$5,639

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.75mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Bronze
Skeleton
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
NORQAIN NN08S
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$5,639

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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.

Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

The Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold is praised for its unique, mountain-inspired skeletonized dial design, though its asymmetry may not be universally appealing. It features a COSC-certified automatic movement with a 62-hour power reserve. One review notes a 42mm black DLC case with mixed finishing, while another mentions a titanium case and rubber strap contributing to comfortable wear. The price is listed at $7,490 for a jade green DLC titanium version. Overall, reviewers highlight the distinctive dial and comfortable wearability as key strengths of the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold.

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