Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Longines MASTER COLLECTION is the cheaper of the two at $3,100, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $1,150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude 39 Date run compared to the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE and the Longines MASTER COLLECTION uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

L2.893.4.77.6

MSRP $3,100

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

MASTER COLLECTION42mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

MASTER COLLECTION—

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

MASTER COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

MASTER COLLECTION$3,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

L888.5

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$3,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent fit and finish, heritage-inspired design with features like Breguet numerals and leaf hands, and the value it offers, particularly for complications like chronographs and annual calendars. Specific models are noted for their beautiful dial execution, creamy white barleycorn or blue starburst finishes, and practical complications. Some owners find the Master Collection thin and dressy, appreciating its vintage aesthetic. However, drawbacks mentioned include a subdial potentially obscuring numerals, a bracelet lacking micro-adjustments causing fit issues for some, and a case finishing described as homogenous by one owner. The 30m water resistance on annual calendar models is considered light, and the crown and pushers on the moon phase chronograph are described as uninspiring. One owner reported a broken moon phase setting mechanism.

From video reviewers

The diamond hour markers are a notable strength. The movement accuracy was not discussed.

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