Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Brew Metric Lite?

At MSRP the Brew Metric Lite is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $5,925 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Brew Metric Lite?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 30mm for the Brew Metric Lite — a 12mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Brew Metric Lite?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Brew Metric Lite.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Brew Metric Lite?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE and the Brew Metric Lite uses the 6T27.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsBrew Metric Lite

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

Brew Metric Lite

MSRP $375

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

Metric Lite30mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

Metric Lite—

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

Metric Lite50m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Metric Lite$375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Silver

Applied Index Markers

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

6T27

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$375

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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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Brew Metric Lite

The Brew Metric Lite is praised for its comfortable wear and attractive dial. Owners note the Miyota 6T27 automatic movement, which offers a 40-hour power reserve and features a signed rotor. It includes applied indices with polished "mountain-top" details and lume pips. Some owners, however, express a desire for a larger case and crown. Overall, owners appreciate the Brew Metric Lite for its comfortable wear and beautiful dial.

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