Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Grand Seiko SBGR261?

At MSRP the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is the cheaper of the two at $4,250, against $4,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGR261 — a $650 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Grand Seiko SBGR261?

The Grand Seiko SBGR261 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 SBGR261?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGR261.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Grand Seiko SBGR261?

The Grand Seiko SBGR261 carries a 72-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 SBGR261?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE and the Grand Seiko SBGR261 uses the 9S65.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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 SBGR261

sbgr261g

MSRP $4,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

SBGR26139.5mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

SBGR26172h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

SBGR26130m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

9S65

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$4,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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