Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Chrono is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $3,675 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

The Astor + Banks Chrono wears larger at 44mm versus 39mm for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a 5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Chrono run compared to the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

The Astor + Banks Chrono runs a quartz caliber (Ronda 5050.B), while the Bremont Altitude 39 Date runs a automatic (BE-92AE).

Side by side

Astor + Banks ChronovsBremont Altitude 39 Date

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

Astor + Banks Chrono

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MSRP $575

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

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MSRP $4,250

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chrono44mm

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Power Reserve

Chrono40h

Altitude 39 Date40h

Water Resistance

Chrono100m

Altitude 39 Date100m

MSRP

Chrono$575

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Ronda 5050.B

BE-92AE

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$4,250

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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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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