Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Massena LAB Dato-Racer?

At MSRP the Massena LAB Dato-Racer is the cheaper of the two at $1,595, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $2,655 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Massena LAB Dato-Racer?

The Massena LAB Dato-Racer wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Massena LAB Dato-Racer?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Massena LAB Dato-Racer?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Massena LAB Dato-Racer.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude 39 Date run compared to the Massena LAB Dato-Racer?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE and the Massena LAB Dato-Racer uses the SW400-1.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsMassena LAB Dato-Racer

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

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

alt39-dt-ss-si-l-s

MSRP $4,250

Massena LAB Dato-Racer

DR-001

MSRP $1,595

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Dato-Racer40mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

Dato-Racer38h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

Dato-Racer50m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Dato-Racer$1,595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

SW400-1

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$1,595

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What people say

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

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

Massena LAB Dato-Racer

Owners widely praise the Massena LAB Dato-Racer as an excellent everyday watch, appreciating its blend of 1970s-inspired aesthetics with modern dimensions. This model is a limited edition of 99 pieces. On balance, owners rate the Massena LAB Dato-Racer highly for its successful fusion of vintage design and contemporary wearability.

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