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Bremont MBIIvsPraesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
PraesidusC-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
MSRP $550

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina38mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina40h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
C-47 D-Day - Aluminum Patina

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$550

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What people say

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina

The Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina is praised for its 38mm diameter and its dial, crafted from actual C-47 airplane doors, offering a unique patina and historical context. Reviewers note its utilitarian, vintage military aesthetic, enhanced by a sandblasted stainless steel case and acrylic crystal. The watch is equipped with a Miyota 9039 movement, 100m water resistance, and Super-LumiNova for visibility. Accuracy is rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina's historical dial as its most compelling feature, transforming a potentially divisive material into a unique selling point.

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