Which is cheaper, the Bremont Broadsword or the Formex Stratos UTC?

At MSRP the Bremont Broadsword is the cheaper of the two at $3,850, against $4,663 for the Formex Stratos UTC — a $813 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Broadsword or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Stratos UTC wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Bremont Broadsword — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Broadsword or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Stratos UTC carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Broadsword.

What movement does the Bremont Broadsword run compared to the Formex Stratos UTC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Broadsword uses the BE-95-2AV and the Formex Stratos UTC uses the ETA 2892.

Side by side

Bremont BroadswordvsFormex Stratos UTC

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

Bremont Broadsword

broadsword-recon

MSRP $3,850

Formex Stratos UTC

stratos-41mm-utc-automatic-blue

MSRP $4,663

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Broadsword40mm

Stratos UTC41mm

Power Reserve

Broadsword40h

Stratos UTC42h

Water Resistance

Broadsword100m

Stratos UTC100m

MSRP

Broadsword$3,850

Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Bronze

Blue

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-95-2AV

ETA 2892

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,850

$4,663

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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.

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Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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