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Bremont Supermarine 500MvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Supermarine 500M
BremontSupermarine 500M
MSRP $4,700
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Supermarine 500M43mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Supermarine 500M40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Supermarine 500M500m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Supermarine 500M$4,700
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
40mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-92AE
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,700
$199

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What people say

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Bremont Supermarine 500M

Owners widely praise the Bremont Supermarine 500M's luxurious appearance and sapphire bezel, with some preferring its design over other luxury dive watches. Reviewers note its updated, legible dial with excellent, long-lasting Super-LumiNova lume. The hardened steel case with anti-reflective coating offers scratch resistance, and the crown placement is a favored feature. Some owners find the 43mm thickness substantial, and one reviewer questions the long-term water resistance of its three-piece case construction compared to traditional designs. Criticisms include the lack of a dive suit extension on the bracelet and a second hand that can be difficult to see in low light, with some finding the bezel markings could be more prominent. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont Supermarine 500M a handsome, rugged dive watch with a refined look that competes well with more expensive brands.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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