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    This or that Bremont?

    I'm thinking of adding a Bremont. Narrowed down to two LE

    Waterman



    Endurance



    Images from the web

    What do you guys think?

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    I really like the Endurance Martyn, although the bezel would have me confused for days no doubt!

    All the best,
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    For me the Endurance is the better looker, but would happily take either.

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    Both are very nice but I really like the different style of the Endurance.
    Love my Bremonts and get more comments about them than my Rolex or IWC's

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    I wasn't blown away by the Waterman but the Endurance.....well I bought it so that says it all!

    20180817_131455 by ataripower, on Flickr

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    Just to balance it out, I definitely say waterman.

    Why???
    0-60 bezel is a lot more useful, to me.
    For my eyes, the new hands on the Waterman are a massive improvement on the standard Supermarine hands, I love that the lume goes properly to the point rather than stopping.
    I like the idea of the super-bright 0-20 section of the bezel, which is full lume isn't it??
    Dave

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    Not the two Bremont favourites for me - but the white-face is not appealing at all.

    I do like the orange-body-clad models and an orange-stitched black leather strap - sets it off.

    You buy for you.

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    Personally I tend to go for black face watches. I had the orange Omega Seamaster Chrono and regret selling - Steve is keeping it for me meantime

    Just interestes in the forum collective mind.

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    Not a huge fan of the brand but the ‘Waterman’ looks the nicest of the two.

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    The Endurance closely resembles the Terra Nova, which I thought looked fantastic in the flesh. It had a tremendous depth to the dial and corrected many of the 'faults' of the old Supermarines imo.

    That said, I prefer the Waterman :) It's completely different from anything else out there and the colour scheme and finishing look gorgeous.

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    Either love the black with a hint of orange - but the white on blue is a nice change from a standard white dial - how about both 😂

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    I much prefer the waterman although id put it on a rubber strap.

    If you prefer black dials maybe have a look at the supermarine 'descent' limited edition.
    Last edited by Gerald Genta; 19th February 2019 at 22:13.

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    I was never a fan of the brand but after trying a Solo I am a convert.
    Not surprisingly, these would not be my favourite models from the range but the Waterman just edges it.
    Enjoy the search.

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    The Watermans hands are an improvement and it’s a good looking watch. I don’t normally like white dials but I would happily wear that. However if it were my money I would still go for the Endurance. Cracking looking watch.
    Last edited by Sinnlover; 19th February 2019 at 22:38.

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    Endurance.

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    Endurance.

    Drawn to to it over the Waterman at a glance and at closer inspection. I don't want it over others mind
    Gray

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    Endurance BUT unfortunately, I personally couldn't live with a watch having a winding crown a 2 o'clock; at 3 o'clock I'd be all over it.
    Both are nice & I do like a nice crisp white face, but the black in this instance would edge it for me. Oh, & I love the compass bezel.

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    Out of those two i’d buy the endurance.

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    The Endurance for sure. The colour scheme seems very reminiscent of the Omega you had - not sure if you would think that’s a good thing or not...

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    Both are lovely looking to me. I would prefer the Waterman based on looks alone.


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    Waterman for me by far. Love be the white dial. For me would fill a huge vacuum in my collection!


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    Endurance. IMHO it has more character.

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    Like the orange highlights on the ENdurance. Depends how much that globe detail on the dial stands out in real life.

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    Out of the two it would be the Waterman for me


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    Endurance for me too. Will it be a keeper?

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    Endurance for me.

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    I'm a sucker for orange on a watch, so I know where my money would go (albeit never in a Bremont)

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    Waterman for me, I especially love the black markers

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    Waterman for me, I especially love the black/blue(?) markers

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    Quote Originally Posted by jpjsavage View Post
    Endurance for me too. Will it be a keeper?
    Never say never. This is TZ-UK after all.

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    Decision has been made. Watch should be in the post very soon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shalako View Post
    Not a huge fan of the brand but the ‘Waterman’ looks the nicest of the two.
    Is that the Dennis?
    Cheers,
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    Quote Originally Posted by shalako View Post
    Not a huge fan of the brand but the ‘Waterman’ looks the nicest of the two.
    Quote Originally Posted by Neil.C View Post
    Is that the Dennis?

    Will he do a Bremont theme song?


    'These brothers make the kettles
    With their different metals
    Victory, Kitty Hawk, Concorde
    Just along from Wallingford.'


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    Nah!....neither.

    Not your sorta watch Martyn....IMVHO

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    I like both but the endurance is the one I’d eventually go for


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    Which one did you go for?

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    Have to say, I had a 40mm Submarine for a while. It was a genuinely good watch, and overcame my prejudice about the company.
    To state the obvious, given weak residuals, best bought used, or with a good discount. But nice watches.


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