Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

At MSRP the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is the cheaper of the two at $4,250, against $6,300 for the Grand Seiko SBGH281 — a $2,050 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 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 SBGH281?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE and the Grand Seiko SBGH281 uses the 9S85.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsGrand Seiko SBGH281

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 SBGH281

sbgh281g

MSRP $6,300

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

SBGH28140mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

SBGH28155h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

SBGH281100m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

SBGH281$6,300

Full specifications

Case

6 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

$6,300

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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 Grand Seiko SBGH281 is lauded for its 44GS-style case, which exemplifies the brand's "Grammar of Design" with its sharp facets and broad case band, and its Hi-Beat 36000vph Caliber 9S85 movement, noted for an ultra-smooth second hand. Reviewers highlight the exceptional finishing, including Zaratsu polishing and hand-polished markers, as offering significant value at its €6,200 price point. The watch features an accuracy rating of +5/–3 seconds per day, a 55-hour power reserve, and 100-meter water resistance, all executed to Grand Seiko's high standards, and is limited to 1,500 pieces. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH281 highly for its iconic case design and superb finishing at its price.

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