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Bremont MBIIvsGrand Seiko SLGW005

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

MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
SLGW005
Grand SeikoSLGW005
MSRP $9,700

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
SLGW00538.8mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
SLGW00580h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
SLGW00530m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
SLGW005$9,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
38.8mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$9,700

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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 SLGW005

The Grand Seiko SLGW005 is lauded for its faithful recreation of the 1968 45GS, featuring a desirable double-signed dial and a beautifully finished case adhering to the Grammar of Design. It is powered by the new 9SA4 manual-winding, high-beat movement, offering an 80-hour power reserve and a mean daily rate of -3/+5 seconds. Owners consider it a "gloriously perfect" and "pure and elegant expression" of Grand Seiko's strengths, with one owner preferring its creamy dial over a more pronounced beige found on other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW005 highly for its elegant design and impressive high-beat movement.

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