Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $3,825 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie?

The Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie wears larger at 43mm versus 39mm for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie?

The Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie 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 Pearl Diver Nessie?

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

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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 Pearl Diver Nessie

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MSRP $425

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Blue

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$425

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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 Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

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