Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 is the cheaper of the two at $4,599, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $1,701 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38?

The Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE and the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 uses the Miyota 9019.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsHenry Archer Vesterhav 38

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

Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

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MSRP $4,599

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

Vesterhav 3838mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

Vesterhav 3840h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

Vesterhav 38200m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Vesterhav 38$4,599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Blue

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

Miyota 9019

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$4,599

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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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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its price point.

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