Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin?

At MSRP the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor is the cheaper of the two at $5,300, against $26,100 for the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin — a $20,800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor wears larger at 42mm versus 34mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor is rated to 100m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin?

The NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin carries a 84 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor runs a automatic caliber (BE-92AE), while the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin runs a manual (DUW 2002).

Side by side

Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsNOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin

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

NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin

940

MSRP $26,100

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

Lux Hermelin34mm

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

Lux Hermelin84 hoursh

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

Lux Hermelin30m

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

Lux Hermelin$26,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

White

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

DUW 2002

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

84 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$26,100

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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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NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin

The NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin is a time-only watch in a tonneau-shaped white gold case, measuring 40.5mm by 36mm by 8.95mm, featuring a manually-wound DUW 2002 movement with an 84-hour power reserve and gold chatons. Owners question its value proposition and movement finishing compared to established high-end brands, despite its readable power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin to be a beautiful debut model, though some question its high price point.

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