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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Space Ghost
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$2,390

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What people say

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Bremont Altitude Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

Formex Essence ThirtyNine

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is praised for its impressive build quality and value, featuring a patented case suspension system for comfort and protection. It houses a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve and a tool-free strap quick-release system. A minor inconvenience noted is the specific closing order of the clasp. On balance, reviewers rate the Formex Essence ThirtyNine highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value at its price point.

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