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Bremont MBIIvsPraesidus A-5 UDT

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
A-5 UDT38mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
A-5 UDT40h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
A-5 UDT200m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
A-5 UDT$645

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$645

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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-5 UDT

The Praesidus A-5 UDT is noted for its historically inspired design, featuring an oversized crown cap and chain that pays homage to WW2 canteen watches. Reviewers highlight its functional dial with embossed, Super-LumiNova filled numerals and markers for legibility, alongside 200m water resistance and a 38mm brushed stainless steel case. Some owners find the 11.7mm thickness problematic, describing it as disproportionately tall. The watch's ana/digi functionality and connection to special operations forces are also praised. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Praesidus A-5 UDT for its unique historical design elements and functional dial.

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