MB II vs SM500

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MB II vs SM500

Post by kempoman » Tue Dec 22, 2015 3:07 pm

I owned a SM500 but overweight for my likings. I am looking at MB II now but seeking the feedback from owners here in wear comfort and price point (close to a SM500). Merry X'mas gents.
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Re: MB II vs SM500

Post by rockmastermike » Tue Dec 22, 2015 3:21 pm

The MBII is not thin but is thinner than the SM500. Also, I think due to the internal vs external bezel added to thickness. Going thru numerous Bremonts, I was immediately struck at how the MBII wore smaller to me.

The Lume is better on the SM500 but The MBII would be more of a daily wearer in my opinion

I love the SM500 but At the end of the day having owned both, I would like to own another MBII

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Re: MB II vs SM500

Post by 4pfrench » Tue Dec 22, 2015 4:16 pm

Couple quick shots of SM v. U2, which is the same case

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I wear them both quite a bit. The U2/MB is incredibly comfortable.

Agree with Mike on the other points
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Re: MB II vs SM500

Post by streetracer101 » Tue Dec 22, 2015 4:27 pm

The MBII wore smaller on my wrist as well, but I always felt it lacked something. Overall, the SM500 was a more attractive watch to me, but I have failed to find any Bremonts with staying power despite numerous failed attempts.

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Re: MB II vs SM500

Post by mattcantwin » Tue Dec 22, 2015 5:01 pm

I'm very happy with the fit and size of the MBII, as well as the design.


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As sharp as the other versions look, I knew I would not wear those as often as the anthracite.


Down sides, not the strongest lume, as already pointed out, and a shallow lug depth.
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Re: MB II vs SM500

Post by kempoman » Tue Dec 22, 2015 5:20 pm

4pfrench wrote:Couple quick shots of SM v. U2, which is the same case

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I wear them both quite a bit. The U2/MB is incredibly comfortable.

Agree with Mike on the other points


Thanks for the pics. I can judge the size comparison. I am thinking more works are done in SM500 (depths, lume, etc) but price point is as competitive as MB II. Is it the anti-shock that command the price point?
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Re: MB II vs SM500

Post by Joeprez » Tue Dec 22, 2015 5:53 pm

mattcantwin wrote:I'm very happy with the fit and size of the MBII, as well as the design.


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As sharp as the other versions look, I knew I would not wear those as often as the anthracite.


Down sides, not the strongest lume, as already pointed out, and a shallow lug depth.

I've always liked that combo Matt. :cheers:
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Re: MB II vs SM500

Post by jimyritz » Tue Dec 22, 2015 6:08 pm

I've had the MBII, SM500, and Alt1C...I thought the MBII wore smaller than SM500...

MBII was my favorite. I didn't care for the rubber strap on the SM500 and the lume triangle never seemed to line up...Solid watch maybe a bit overpriced...

Good luck..

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