Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Grand Seiko SBGW258?

At MSRP the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor is the cheaper of the two at $5,300, against $26,000 for the Grand Seiko SBGW258 — a $20,700 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Grand Seiko SBGW258?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Grand Seiko SBGW258 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Grand Seiko SBGW258?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGW258.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Grand Seiko SBGW258?

The Grand Seiko SBGW258 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGW258?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor runs a automatic caliber (BE-92AE), while the Grand Seiko SBGW258 runs a manual (9S64).

Side by side

Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsGrand Seiko SBGW258

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

Grand Seiko SBGW258

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MSRP $26,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

SBGW25838mm

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

SBGW25872h

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

SBGW25830m

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

SBGW258$26,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

9S64

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$26,000

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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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Grand Seiko SBGW258

The Grand Seiko SBGW258 is a yellow gold dress watch featuring a 38mm case and a manual-wind caliber 9S64 movement with a 72-hour power reserve, rated for accuracy to +5/-3 seconds per day. It includes a raised gold logo on the dial and comes with a brown leather strap. On balance, reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGW258 as a classic, precious metal timepiece representing fine watchmaking tradition.

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