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Bremont MBIIvsGrand Seiko SLGB023

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

MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
SLGB02340.8mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
SLGB02372h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
SLGB023300m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
SLGB023$12,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40.8mm
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
9RB1
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$12,400

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

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