Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Monta Atlas?

At MSRP the Monta Atlas is the cheaper of the two at $2,150, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $2,100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Monta Atlas?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date wears larger at 39mm versus 38.5mm for the Monta Atlas — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Monta Atlas?

The Monta Atlas is rated to 152m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude 39 Date run compared to the Monta Atlas?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE and the Monta Atlas uses the Monta M-23.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsMonta Atlas

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

Monta Atlas

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MSRP $2,150

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Atlas38.5mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

Atlas40h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

Atlas152m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Atlas$2,150

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

Monta M-23

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$2,150

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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.

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.

The Monta Atlas is widely praised for its exceptional wearability, with its comfortable 38.5mm case size and buttery bracelet frequently highlighted. Owners and reviewers alike commend its fit and finish, noting a mix of brushed, polished, and blasted surfaces. However, the rehaut on the opaline silver dial is considered nearly illegible for the 24-hour GMT scale, leading some to suggest other dial colors are more practical for GMT functionality. One owner also flagged the crown as less sturdy than anticipated and noted the AR coating attracts fingerprints. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Atlas highly for its comfortable dimensions and appealing finishing.

From video reviewers

The Monta Opalin Silver's dial is a notable strength, particularly its subtle gradient effect that adds depth to the watch without being too flashy. The watch offers a notable value proposition due to its movement, typically found in more expensive timepieces. The bracelet can be prone to rattle, which might be a trade-off for some buyers.

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