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Bremont MBIIvsHamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
American Classic Day Date Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,245

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
11.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
H-30
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$1,245

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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.

Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto for its legible dial, well-integrated day-date complication, and vintage military aesthetic. The 40mm to 42mm case is noted to wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and the complication is considered well-executed for its price point. However, the lume is criticized for poor intensity and longevity, and the mirror-polished bezel is flagged as a scratch magnet. The stock leather strap is also described as stiff. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto highly for its attractive vintage styling and functional day-date complication at an accessible price.

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