Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical?

At MSRP the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $975, against $5,300 for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a $4,325 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical?

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical 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 Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor runs a automatic caliber (BE-92AE), while the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical runs a manual (H-50).

Side by side

Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

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 Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

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MSRP $975

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical36mm

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical80h

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical100m

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical$975

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

36mm

Thickness

12.23mm

9.95mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Lug Width

22mm

18mm

Material

Titanium

Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

H-50

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$975

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical for its superior fit and finish, clean and unique design, and overall value, with one owner calling it a significant step up in build quality. The watch measures 36mm wide with a 41.7mm lug-to-lug and 12.8mm thickness. Some owners express concern over its mineral crystal, with one noting the bezel's detents are "kinda whatever." On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical highly for its build quality and value proposition.

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