Which is cheaper, the Bremont MBII or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

At MSRP the Pinion Pure Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $1,715, against $5,400 for the Bremont MBII — a $3,685 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont MBII or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Bremont MBII wears larger at 43mm versus 38mm for the Pinion Pure Bronze — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont MBII or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Pinion Pure Bronze carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont MBII.

What movement does the Bremont MBII run compared to the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Bremont MBII runs a automatic caliber (BE-36AE), while the Pinion Pure Bronze runs a manual (Sellita SW261-1).

Side by side

Bremont MBIIvsPinion Pure Bronze

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont MBII

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MSRP $5,400

Pinion Pure Bronze

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MSRP $1,715

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MBII43mm

Pure Bronze38mm

Power Reserve

MBII40h

Pure Bronze45h

Water Resistance

MBII100m

Pure Bronze100m

MSRP

MBII$5,400

Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

White

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

BE-36AE

Sellita SW261-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,400

$1,715

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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