Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $3,800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic?

The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic?

The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude 39 Date run compared to the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE and the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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MSRP $450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

Fleuss 40 Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

Fleuss 40 Automatic150m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Coral

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$450

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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