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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $315

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
5 Sports SKX series28mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
5 Sports SKX series40h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
5 Sports SKX series$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
28mm
Thickness
14.7mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
33.1mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
2R06
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$315

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic dive watch design, robust build, and excellent value, with many appreciating its timeless styling and tool-like character. The movement, while basic, is noted as offering hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and accuracy varies, with many owners reporting +/-5 to 10 seconds per day despite the movement's potential for +/-40 seconds. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer iterations, while others critique the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating on the newer Seiko 5 Sports SKX series, deeming it less of a serious tool watch. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its enduring design and value proposition as a robust, everyday watch.

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