Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Seiko 5KX is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $5,300 for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a $4,950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Seiko 5KX?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor uses the BE-92AE and the Seiko 5KX uses the 4R36.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsSeiko 5KX

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

Seiko 5KX

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MSRP $350

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

5KX41h

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

5KX100m

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$350

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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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Seiko 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

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