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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$328

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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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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