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Bremont MBIIIvsFerro Distinct 2

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

MBIII
BremontMBIII
MSRP $5,450
Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBIII43mm
Distinct 244mm
Power Reserve
MBIII40h
Distinct 240h
Water Resistance
MBIII100m
Distinct 250m
MSRP
MBIII$5,450
Distinct 2$445

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
14.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
14.5mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Armoured II
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$445

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Bremont MBIII

The Bremont MBIII is praised for its versatile pilot's watch design, excellent dial visibility, and shock-resistant chronometer movement housed in a 43mm Trip-Tick case with a Faraday cage. Owners appreciate its unique origin story tied to Martin-Baker ejection seats and the brand's distinctive design language, with some noting the orange barrel accent. The watch features a 24-hour scale, 100m water resistance, and an improved Roto Click bezel. However, the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" dial text is considered divisive, and its ETA 2892 GMT movement is not a "true" GMT as only the 24-hour hand is independently adjustable. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Bremont MBIII for its robust build and unique aviation-inspired narrative.

Ferro Distinct 2

The Ferro Distinct 2 is noted for its well-polished finish and a screw-down crown for improved grip. One owner reports the flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating and the dial has no lume. The watch is available with quartz Ronda, Miyota automatic, or ETA automatic movements and features a 100m water-resistant stainless steel case. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Ferro Distinct 2's improved finishing and practical screw-down crown as key strengths.

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