Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

At MSRP the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is the cheaper of the two at $1,275, against $5,300 for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a $4,025 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor run compared to the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor uses the BE-92AE and the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto uses the H-10.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsHamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont Altitude MB Meteor

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MSRP $5,300

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

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MSRP $1,275

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

H-10

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$1,275

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Bremont Altitude MB Meteor

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor features a 42mm Grade 2 titanium case with black DLC finishing and a refined Trip-Tick construction. Reviewers note its slimmer profile and reduced lug-to-lug distance make it more wearable than previous MB models. The watch has a bi-directional Roto-Click inner bezel, a black dial with Felix the Cat imagery and bright yellow accents, and is powered by the automatic calibre BB14-AH with a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers highlight the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor's improved wearability and distinctive design elements.

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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto for its thinness, perfect size, and vintage charm, with some preferring its contrasting tachymeter and larger subdials. One owner notes the rotor can be quite loud. The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is considered by some to be the best watch with a 2892 movement for the price. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto highly for its vintage charm and wearability at the price.

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