Furlan Marri MechaquartzvsBremont Altitude Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz at true scale

Mechaquartz

Bremont Altitude Chronograph at true scale

Altitude Chronograph

Diameter

38mm

42mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

14.7mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$661

lowest

$6,300

Movement

Seiko VK64

Bremont BE-50AE

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
14.7mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Taupe
Silver

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Bremont BE-50AE
Type
Meca-Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
n/a
0h
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$661
$6,300
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Reviews

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

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz

Owners widely praise the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz for its vintage-inspired 38mm case and excellent finishing, with stepped case and dial details noted as captivating. Some owners find the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement's 24-hour subdial to be useless, while others appreciate the brand's craftsmanship and unique dial materials like meteorite. The watch features 50m water resistance and a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coatings. Opinions are split on the value proposition, with some viewing Furlan Marri as an overpriced homage brand and others defending the pricing for its design and finishing. Overall, owners rate the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz highly for its captivating vintage design and impressive finishing at its price point.

Bremont Altitude Chronograph

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph is noted for its improved Roto Click bezel, offering better smoothness and click precision. Owners observe faint marks on the case sides and back, along with strap wear. One review flags the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that deviates from the MB series' usual tone. On balance, reviewers find the Bremont Altitude Chronograph to be a well-built watch with a refined bezel action, though some find dial text polarizing.

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