Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Spinnaker Dark Purple?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Dark Purple is the cheaper of the two at $289, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $6,011 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Spinnaker Dark Purple?

The Spinnaker Dark Purple wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Spinnaker Dark Purple?

The Spinnaker Dark Purple is rated to 550m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Spinnaker Dark Purple?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE and the Spinnaker Dark Purple uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsSpinnaker Dark Purple

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

Spinnaker Dark Purple

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MSRP $289

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

Dark Purple45mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

Dark Purple40h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

Dark Purple550m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Dark Purple$289

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Dark Purple

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$289

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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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Spinnaker Dark Purple

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dark Purple's build quality and sharp aesthetics, with particular admiration for the stunning purple dial that shines in sunlight and the smooth, bidirectional rotating bezel operated by a crown. One owner notes that Spinnaker makes attractive purple dial watches but criticizes their large size. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dark Purple highly for its stunning dial and smooth bezel action.

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