Which is cheaper, the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403 or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

At MSRP the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is the cheaper of the two at $4,250, against $4,500 for the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403 — a $250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403 or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403 wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403 or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403 or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date carries a 40-hour power reserve against 120 hours hours on the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403.

What movement does the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403 run compared to the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403 uses the CALIBRE 403 and the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE.

Side by side

Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403vsBremont Altitude 39 Date

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403

01-403-7799-4068-07-8-20-06

MSRP $4,500

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

alt39-dt-ss-si-l-s

MSRP $4,250

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 40340mm

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Power Reserve

Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403120 hoursh

Altitude 39 Date40h

Water Resistance

Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 40350m

Altitude 39 Date100m

MSRP

Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403$4,500

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Red

Silver

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

CALIBRE 403

BE-92AE

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

120 hoursh

40h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,500

$4,250

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403

The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403 is praised for its 120-hour power reserve and anti-magnetic properties, with reviewers noting its simplified design and vibrant blue dial. Owners highlight the smooth winding feel of the in-house Calibre 403 movement, which features twin barrels. However, some owners report minor time-setting issues, and the 50-meter water resistance is considered underwhelming by one reviewer, who also notes the deer leather strap's clasp scratches easily. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403 highly for its impressive power reserve and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The 5-day power reserve of the new in-house Calibre 403 movement is a key strength. Reviewers noted the comfortable H-link bracelet and vibrant dial color options.

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Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

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