Which is cheaper, the Bremont Broadsword or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Longines MASTER COLLECTION is the cheaper of the two at $2,650, against $3,850 for the Bremont Broadsword — a $1,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Broadsword or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Bremont Broadsword wears larger at 40mm versus 29mm for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a 11mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Broadsword or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Bremont Broadsword is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Broadsword or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Broadsword.

What movement does the Bremont Broadsword run compared to the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Broadsword uses the BE-95-2AV and the Longines MASTER COLLECTION uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Bremont BroadswordvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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

Bremont Broadsword

broadsword-recon

MSRP $3,850

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

L2.893.4.78.3

MSRP $2,650

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Broadsword40mm

MASTER COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

Broadsword40h

MASTER COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

Broadsword100m

MASTER COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Broadsword$3,850

MASTER COLLECTION$2,650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Bronze

Black

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

BE-95-2AV

L888.5

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,850

$2,650

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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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Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent finishing, classic styling, and value proposition, with specific call-outs for beautiful dials, Breguet numerals, and complications like moon phases and annual calendars. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the attractive price point for a Swiss-made timepiece featuring these elements. Some owners note the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment for a perfect fit, and one reviewer found the case finishing somewhat homogenous. A specific chronograph variant's pushers were described as having a cheap feel, and its hour counter did not always reset to zero, while another variant's subdial obscured a numeral. Water resistance is noted as 30m for one model, considered light by a reviewer. Overall, owners rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its dial aesthetics and the value it offers in complications and finishing.

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