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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic/Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
40mm Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Seagull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$449

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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.

Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) as a stunning mechanical chronograph and a bargain for its price, with some noting its beautiful ST1901 movement finishing as amazing value. However, community feedback indicates inconsistent production and delivery, with reports of fragility and quality control issues such as broken pushers and crowns, and even movement failures within months. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting reliability within +/- 8 seconds per day, while others note it running at about +15 seconds per day when kept wound, and some find the ST19 movement loud. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 highly for its value and aesthetic appeal as a mechanical chronograph, despite noted quality control concerns.

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