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

At MSRP the Longines SPIRIT is the cheaper of the two at $2,850, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $1,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date wears larger at 39mm versus 37mm for the Longines SPIRIT — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Longines SPIRIT?

The Longines SPIRIT carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE and the Longines SPIRIT uses the L888.4.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsLongines SPIRIT

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 SPIRIT

L3.410.4.63.6

MSRP $2,850

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

SPIRIT37mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

SPIRIT72h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

SPIRIT100m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

SPIRIT$2,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

Silver

Ivory

Indices

Applied

Applied Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

L888.4

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$2,850

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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.

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Spirit for its exceptional finishing, refined vintage-inspired design, and strong value proposition, with many finding the 37mm and 40mm variants to be a "sweet-spot" size for wearability. The champagne dial with applied indices on the 37mm model is noted for its depth and legibility, while the L688.4 movement in the Chronograph is appreciated for its COSC certification and silicon balance spring. Some owners report accuracy within COSC specifications, and the 72-hour power reserve is a frequently cited positive. However, some community members find the bracelet finishing and end links less refined than competitors, and one owner noted the presence of three different fonts on the dial numbers of the 37mm. The 37mm model's non-screw-down crown despite 100m water resistance and the lume strength are also flagged as potential drawbacks by some.

From video reviewers

The Longines Spirit's reliable COSC-certified movement, Caliber L888.4, with a 72-hour power reserve and a silicone balance spring, is a notable strength. A potential weakness is the watch's relatively high price point compared to its competitors, making it a drawback for some. Reviewers disagree on whether the dial colour shift is a notable feature, with some appreciating it and others not mentioning it as a point of contention.

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