Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Formex Stratos UTC?

At MSRP the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is the cheaper of the two at $4,250, against $4,663 for the Formex Stratos UTC — a $413 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Stratos UTC wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Stratos UTC carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude 39 Date run compared to the Formex Stratos UTC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE and the Formex Stratos UTC uses the ETA 2892.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsFormex Stratos UTC

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

alt39-dt-ss-si-l-s

MSRP $4,250

Formex Stratos UTC

stratos-41mm-utc-automatic-blue

MSRP $4,663

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Stratos UTC41mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

Stratos UTC42h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

Stratos UTC100m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Blue

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

ETA 2892

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$4,663

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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.

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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