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Bremont MBIIvsVario Futurist

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

MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
White
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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