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Bremont MBIIvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

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