Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin?

At MSRP the Bremont Altitude Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $6,300, against $26,100 for the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin — a $19,800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 34mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin?

The NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin carries a 84 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude Chronograph.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph runs a automatic caliber (BE-50AE), while the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin runs a manual (DUW 2002).

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsNOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin

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

NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin

940

MSRP $26,100

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

Lux Hermelin34mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

Lux Hermelin84 hoursh

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

Lux Hermelin30m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Lux Hermelin$26,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Silver

White

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

DUW 2002

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

84 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$26,100

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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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NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin

The NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin is a time-only watch in a tonneau-shaped white gold case, measuring 40.5mm by 36mm by 8.95mm, featuring a manually-wound DUW 2002 movement with an 84-hour power reserve and gold chatons. Owners question its value proposition and movement finishing compared to established high-end brands, despite its readable power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin to be a beautiful debut model, though some question its high price point.

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