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Bremont MBIIIvsSternglas Naos XL

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MBIII
BremontMBIII
MSRP $5,450
Naos XL
SternglasNaos XL
MSRP $237

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBIII43mm
Naos XL42mm
Power Reserve
MBIII40h
Naos XL
Water Resistance
MBIII100m
Naos XL50m
MSRP
MBIII$5,450
Naos XL$237

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
14.5mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
14.5mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Armoured II

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Miyota 9U15
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$237

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What people say

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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.

Sternglas Naos XL

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL for its versatile Bauhaus design, domed sapphire crystal, and value, with some finding its larger size comfortable and refined for its price. However, opinions are split on its aesthetic appeal, with one owner finding the hands and face underwhelming, while others appreciate the minimalistic dial. The date font is noted as too small to be useful by one owner, and the stock strap is generally considered basic or prone to wear. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a Miyota movement running fast and another noting +13 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL highly for its Bauhaus aesthetics and affordability, despite some reservations about the movement and strap.

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