Breitling Top Time DeusvsBremont Altitude Chronograph

Top Time Deus
BreitlingTop Time Deus

Ref. A233101A/A834/543X/A18BA.6·MSRP $5,750

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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.

Breitling Top Time Deus at true scale

Top Time Deus

Bremont Altitude Chronograph at true scale

Altitude Chronograph

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

51.5mm

n/a

Thickness

14.3mm

lowest

14.7mm

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

48h

n/a

MSRP

$5,750

lowest

$6,300

Movement

Breitling 23

Bremont BE-50AE

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14.27mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
14.7mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 23
Bremont BE-50AE
Power Reserve
48h
0h
Jewels
27
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,750
$6,300
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Reviews

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

Breitling Top Time Deus

Owners widely praise the Breitling Top Time Deus for its striking dial colors and unique styling, with many finding the watch more gorgeous in person than in photos. The finishing is described as amazing, and the padded, supple leather strap is considered a standout, unlike typical replica straps. Some owners appreciate the automatic movement, avoiding the need for hand-winding, and note the limited production as a potential value preserver. However, the Breitling Top Time Deus is considered overpriced by some, and its long lugs are a drawback for certain wearers. One owner reported the watch lost its front case and glass after a fall, with a missing bezel proving difficult to source. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Top Time Deus highly for its eye-catching design and quality finishing, making it a desirable piece despite 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.