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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsGrand Seiko SBGZ011

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
SBGZ01140mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
SBGZ01184h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
SBGZ01130m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
SBGZ011$84,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.7mm
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Platinum
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$84,000

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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 SBGZ011

Grand Seiko SBGZ011 owners widely praise its in-person beauty and the finest Zaratsu polishing, noting that photos do not capture its artistry. Some owners find the framed logo and lettering detract from the dial's balance, and a few describe the watch as too flashy or "bling" for their taste, with one owner feeling its design deviates from Grand Seiko's ethos. The strap is also widely disliked. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ011 highly for its stunning Zaratsu polishing and unique, beautiful in-person presence, despite some finding it overly flashy.

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