MB II vs SM500
MB II vs SM500
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
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
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
Re: MB II vs SM500
Couple quick shots of SM v. U2, which is the same case
I wear them both quite a bit. The U2/MB is incredibly comfortable.
Agree with Mike on the other points
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
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
I'm very happy with the fit and size of the MBII, as well as the design.
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.
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.
Re: MB II vs SM500
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
mattcantwin wrote:I'm very happy with the fit and size of the MBII, as well as the design.
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.
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Re: MB II vs SM500
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..
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..