Which is cheaper, the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle or the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor?

At MSRP the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle is the cheaper of the two at $2,900, against $5,300 for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a $2,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle or the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor wears larger at 42mm versus 41.5mm for the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle or the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor?

The Oris Aquis Date Upcycle is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle or the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor carries a 40-hour power reserve against 41 hours hours on the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle.

What movement does the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle run compared to the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle uses the 733-1 and the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor uses the BE-92AE.

Side by side

Oris Aquis Date UpcyclevsBremont Altitude MB Meteor

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Oris Aquis Date Upcycle

01-733-7787-4150-07-8-22-04PEB

MSRP $2,900

Bremont Altitude MB Meteor

alt42-mt-ti-bkor-n-s

MSRP $5,300

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Aquis Date Upcycle41.5mm

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

Power Reserve

Aquis Date Upcycle41 hoursh

Altitude MB Meteor40h

Water Resistance

Aquis Date Upcycle300m

Altitude MB Meteor100m

MSRP

Aquis Date Upcycle$2,900

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

—

Black

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

733-1

BE-92AE

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

41 hoursh

40h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,900

$5,300

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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.

Oris Aquis Date Upcycle

Owners widely appreciate the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle's unique, colorful dials made from recycled PET plastic, noting the strong conservation message and artistic look. Reviewers consistently highlight the robust Aquis build, 300m water resistance, and reliable Sellita SW 200-1 movement. Some owners find the dial's appearance inconsistent, and one reviewer notes its complexity can impact legibility for a dive watch. The 41.5mm version offers a more muted palette, and the movement provides a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle highly for its distinctive, eco-conscious dial and solid dive watch construction at the price.

From video reviewers

High-quality build is a notable feature of the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle. A potential drawback is that the multicolored recycled plastic dial may not appeal to everyone. Reviewers disagree on the importance of size, with one reviewer praising the watch's smaller size and another preferring a larger watch.

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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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