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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsVario 1918 Pilot

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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