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Bremont ALT1-WTvsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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

ALT1-WT
BremontALT1-WT
MSRP $5,900
SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Bremont ALT1-WT

The Bremont ALT1-WT is widely praised for its wearable 43mm size, legible dial with a globe background, and robust hardened steel case. Reviewers and owners highlight its well-executed world timer and chronograph functions, the satisfying click of its world timer bezel, and its value for money. Some find the hands can disappear in certain light conditions, and one owner notes a slight gap between the strap and case. The Bremont ALT1-WT uses a COSC-certified ETA/Valjoux 7750-based movement with a world timer module. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Bremont ALT1-WT highly for its practical combination of chronograph and world-time functions in a well-built, wearable package.

Grand Seiko SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ALT1-WT43mm
SBGH28943.8mm
Power Reserve
ALT1-WT40h
SBGH28955h
Water Resistance
ALT1-WT100m
SBGH289200m
MSRP
ALT1-WT$5,900
SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
World Timer
Diver
Diameter
43mm
43.8mm
Thickness
16mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-54AE
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,900
$7,700
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