Which is cheaper, the Bremont MBII or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

At MSRP the Bremont MBII is the cheaper of the two at $5,400, against $7,700 for the Grand Seiko SBGH289 — a $2,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont MBII or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 wears larger at 43.8mm versus 43mm for the Bremont MBII — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont MBII or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Bremont MBII.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont MBII or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont MBII.

What movement does the Bremont MBII run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont MBII uses the BE-36AE and the Grand Seiko SBGH289 uses the 9S85.

Side by side

Bremont MBIIvsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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

Bremont MBII

mbii-wh-blue-bracelet

MSRP $5,400

Grand Seiko SBGH289

sbgh289g

MSRP $7,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MBII43mm

SBGH28943.8mm

Power Reserve

MBII40h

SBGH28955h

Water Resistance

MBII100m

SBGH289200m

MSRP

MBII$5,400

SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

White

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-36AE

9S85

Power Reserve

40h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,400

$7,700

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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.

Fratello

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Grand Seiko SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.

Fratello

Time + Tide

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