Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

At MSRP the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is the cheaper of the two at $4,250, against $6,200 for the Grand Seiko SBGH263 — a $1,950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 wears larger at 39.5mm versus 39mm for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGH263.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude 39 Date run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE and the Grand Seiko SBGH263 uses the 9S85.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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

Grand Seiko SBGH263

sbgh263g

MSRP $6,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

SBGH26339.5mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

SBGH26355h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

SBGH26330m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

9S85

Power Reserve

40h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$6,200

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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.

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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