Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Formex Stratos UTC?

At MSRP the Formex Stratos UTC is the cheaper of the two at $4,663, against $5,300 for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a $637 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Formex Stratos UTC — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Stratos UTC carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor run compared to the Formex Stratos UTC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor uses the BE-92AE and the Formex Stratos UTC uses the ETA 2892.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsFormex Stratos UTC

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

Formex Stratos UTC

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MSRP $4,663

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

Stratos UTC41mm

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

Stratos UTC42h

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

Stratos UTC100m

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

ETA 2892

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$4,663

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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