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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$265

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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 Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

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