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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14.7mm
18mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$1,450

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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