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Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Altitude 39 Date
BremontAltitude 39 Date
MSRP $4,250
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude 39 Date39mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Altitude 39 Date40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Altitude 39 Date100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Altitude 39 Date$4,250
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
11.19mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-92AE
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,250
$679

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What people say

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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