Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date?

At MSRP the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date is the cheaper of the two at $3,320, against $5,300 for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a $1,980 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor wears larger at 42mm versus 37.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor is rated to 100m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date carries a 42 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 Tangente 38 date?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor runs a automatic caliber (BE-92AE), while the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date runs a manual (DUW 4101).

Side by side

Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

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 Tangente 38 date

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MSRP $3,320

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

Tangente 38 date37.5mm

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

Tangente 38 date42 hoursh

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

Tangente 38 date30m

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

Tangente 38 date$3,320

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 4101

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

42 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$3,320

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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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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its thinness, comfortable 38mm size, and simple Bauhaus-inspired design, noting its versatility and the quality of its German in-house manual-wind Alpha movement. However, some owners report significant accuracy issues, with one experiencing a gain of 60 seconds per day, and the hard-edged case is noted to be prone to scratches. The watch is also said to wear larger than its case size. On balance, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its elegant design and slim wearability, despite some concerns about accuracy and case durability.

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