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Bremont BroadswordvsGrand Seiko SBGY011

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Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
SBGY01140mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
SBGY01172h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
SBGY011100m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
SBGY011$8,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Thickness
12.5mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Bronze
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
9R31
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$8,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

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