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Bremont MBIIvsPraesidus A-11 Type 44

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
A-11 Type 44
PraesidusA-11 Type 44
MSRP $555

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
A-11 Type 4438mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
A-11 Type 4440h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
A-11 Type 44100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
A-11 Type 44$555

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Patina

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Landeron L21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$555

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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 A-11 Type 44

The Praesidus A-11 Type 44 is lauded for its faithful vintage aesthetic, featuring a domed acrylic crystal and coin-edge bezel, with its 38mm size offering a comfortable modern wear. It includes 100 meters of water resistance and a Swiss Soprod P024 movement with hacking and manual winding, assembled in the U.S. Some find the 32mm variant overpriced for its Landeron 21 movement, and the drilled lugs appear too close to the lug edge, though it keeps excellent time, gaining about 6 seconds per day, and feels substantial for its size despite a 13mm thickness. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Praesidus A-11 Type 44 for its authentic vintage design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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