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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsTissot PR516

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
PR516100m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
PR516$2,150

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.7mm
14.19mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Valjoux
Power Reserve
40h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$2,150

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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.

Tissot PR516

The Tissot PR516 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design, robust and well-finished case, and the value it offers. Owners and reviewers frequently highlight its crisp dials, heritage inspiration, and modern refinements like the Powermatic 80 movement. Some owners appreciate its size and jubilee bracelet, finding it comfortable and a good alternative to other models. However, several sources note a 14mm thickness that can feel noticeable, and the bracelet clasp is considered a weak point by one reviewer, being a folded steel design. The case design is described by some as unrefined or boring, lacking the appeal of the original 70s model, and one enthusiast finds the hands a dealbreaker. The fixed bezel on some variants is seen as a gimmick by some owners, and the orange subdial hand can be difficult to read. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its strong vintage aesthetic and robust build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Valjoux automatic movement is a key strength. The price point of €2,145 is a point of contention.

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