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Bremont BroadswordvsSeiko 5 Sports SNXS series

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Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
5 Sports SNXS series
Seiko5 Sports SNXS series
MSRP $415

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
5 Sports SNXS series100m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
5 Sports SNXS series$415

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
40mm
37.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Bronze
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$415

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

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