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Bremont BroadswordvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Bronze
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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