Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Halios Universa II?

At MSRP the Halios Universa II is the cheaper of the two at $995, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $3,255 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Halios Universa II?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Halios Universa II — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude 39 Date run compared to the Halios Universa II?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE and the Halios Universa II uses the Sellita SW300-1.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsHalios Universa II

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

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

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MSRP $4,250

Halios Universa II

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MSRP $995

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Universa II38mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

Universa II40h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

Universa II100m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (double-domed)

Dial Color

Silver

Gold

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

Sellita SW300-1

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$995

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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