Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Glycine Combat Classic?

At MSRP the Glycine Combat Classic is the cheaper of the two at $1,550, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $4,750 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Glycine Combat Classic?

The Glycine Combat Classic wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Glycine Combat Classic?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Glycine Combat Classic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Glycine Combat Classic?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Glycine Combat Classic.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Glycine Combat Classic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE and the Glycine Combat Classic uses the SW200-1.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsGlycine Combat Classic

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

Bremont Altitude Chronograph

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MSRP $6,300

Glycine Combat Classic

GL0456

MSRP $1,550

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

Combat Classic43mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

Combat Classic38h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

Combat Classic50m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Combat Classic$1,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Silver

Gold

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$1,550

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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.

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Glycine Combat Classic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Classic for its refined engineering, comfortable wearability, and well-designed, legible dial. The lume on the markers and Arabic numerals is noted as sufficient, though the lume on the hands is minimal. One owner reported their 42mm version outperformed other watches despite rough use, while another found the quality fantastic but gave away the 42mm version due to its size. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Classic highly for its quality and finishing at the price, with the primary caveat being the size of the 42mm variant for some wearers.

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