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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsHamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,845

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
14.7mm
14.83mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
H-31
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$1,845

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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its excellent value, blend of classy and sporty design, and detailed dial with applied markers. The watch is noted for its impressive accuracy, with figures ranging from +0.5 to +3 seconds per day. Its 42mm case is described as a classic size with a mix of polished and brushed finishes, and the reverse panda dial is a particular highlight for some. However, the lume is consistently criticized as fading quickly and being underwhelming, and the internal bezel's functionality is found to be cumbersome. One owner found the watch too formal for their needs, while another noted the square case can wear larger than some alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its exceptional value and attractive, accurate timekeeping.

From video reviewers

The watch features a quality automatic chronograph movement. The date setting mechanism, requiring a specialized pusher tool, is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch competes effectively with luxury alternatives at its price point.

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