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Bremont BroadswordvsMaen Hudson 38 MK5

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Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
Hudson 38 MK5
MaenHudson 38 MK5
MSRP $719

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Hudson 38 MK538mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
Hudson 38 MK540h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Hudson 38 MK5300m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Hudson 38 MK5$719

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Bronze
M1.1.5

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$719

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Maen Hudson 38 MK5

The Maen Hudson 38 MK5 is praised for its wearable 38mm case, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjust, and 300m water resistance. Reviewers note improved finishing and a new sandblasted dial on the redesigned case, powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offering a 68-hour power reserve. However, the lume is not very bright despite using X1 Super-LumiNova, and the brushing on the lugs clashes with the endlinks. Some find its overall presence too modest, lacking distinguishing character. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Hudson 38 MK5 for its competent build quality and comfortable wearability at its price point, though some desire more visual flair.

From video reviewers

The Maen M1.1.5 features a compact wear profile with a well-articulated bracelet and smooth finishing against the skin. The watch's use of the ETA2824 movement provides reliable accuracy. A potential drawback is the watch's bezel action, described as 'not the smoothest'.

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