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Bremont MBIIIvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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MBIII
BremontMBIII
MSRP $5,450
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBIII43mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
MBIII40h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
MBIII100m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
MBIII$5,450
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
14.5mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
14.5mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Armoured II
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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