Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Pagani Design PD-1638?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1638 is the cheaper of the two at $111, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $6,189 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Pagani Design PD-1638?

The Pagani Design PD-1638 wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Pagani Design PD-1638?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Pagani Design PD-1638.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Pagani Design PD-1638?

The Pagani Design PD-1638 carries a 48-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude Chronograph.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsPagani Design PD-1638

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

Pagani Design PD-1638

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MSRP $111

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

PD-163843mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

PD-163848h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

PD-163830m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

PD-1638$111

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

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Power Reserve

40h

48h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$111

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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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Pagani Design PD-1638

Pagani Design PD-1638 owners widely praise its attractive skeletonized dial and surprising build quality for its price, often noting it looks good on a NATO strap. Some owners report the Hardlex crystal may be prone to scratches. The movement offers a 30-hour power reserve and accuracy up to 45 seconds per day, which is considered acceptable for a frequently reset watch. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1638 highly for its visual appeal and value as a fun, inexpensive diversion watch.

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