Farer MOONPHASEvsBremont Altitude MB Meteor
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Measurements
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MOONPHASE
Altitude MB Meteor
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
n/a
Thickness
11.5mm
lowest
12.2mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
45h
n/a
MSRP
$1,795
lowest
$5,300
Movement
Sellita SW288-1
Bremont BE-92AE
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Farer MOONPHASE for its unique, hand-painted moonphase complication and distinctive cushion case design, with many highlighting the quality of the finishing and the brand's attention to detail. Reviewers note the Sellita SW288-1 manual-wind movement and the use of X1 Super-LumiNova for excellent legibility. Some owners find the price point a consideration, with one noting it's a bit above their preferred budget, while another felt the lume on the hands was poor and the hour markers looked cheap. The included leather straps are described as thick by one reviewer. Overall, owners rate the Farer MOONPHASE highly for its distinctive design and quality craftsmanship at the price point.
The Farer MOONPHASE has amazing lume and a reliable movement. The case finishing is not perfect, with a polishing flaw. Reviewers disagree on the watch's design, with one highlighting the unique moonphase complication and range of designs, while the other does not mention any specific design-related issues.
Owners widely report Bremont Altitude MB Meteor watches are beautiful with great quality. Reviewers note the 42mm Grade 2 titanium case with black DLC finishing and a refined Trip-Tick construction offers a wearable profile, slimmer than previous MB models with reduced lug-to-lug distance. One owner found the Bremont rubber strap very stiff. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor highly for its quality finishing and wearable dimensions.
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