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Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Altitude MB Meteor
BremontAltitude MB Meteor
MSRP $5,300
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude MB Meteor42mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Altitude MB Meteor40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Altitude MB Meteor100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Altitude MB Meteor$5,300
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.23mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-92AE
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,300
$329

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What people say

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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