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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsGrand Seiko SBGJ249

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
SBGJ249
Grand SeikoSBGJ249
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
SBGJ24939.5mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
SBGJ24955h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
SBGJ24930m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
SBGJ249$7,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.7mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
9S86
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$7,700

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGJ249

Grand Seiko SBGJ249 owners and reviewers widely praise its spectacular beauty, particularly the stunning wave dial that shifts color and exhibits an incredible texture. The watch is noted for its perfect proportions and "out of this world" finishing on the case, hands, and hour indices. It is powered by the Hi-Beat Caliber 9S86, a true GMT movement operating at 36,000vph. Accuracy is reported at -3 to +5 seconds per day, with one owner noting +3 seconds per day. The watch is offered at $6,800, which is considered outstanding value. A drawback flagged is its 3 bar water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 highly for its exceptional dial finishing and overall beauty at its price point.

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