Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black?

At MSRP the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is the cheaper of the two at $4,250, against $10,611 for the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black — a $6,361 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black?

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black 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 Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black?

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black?

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black carries a 62-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude 39 Date run compared to the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE and the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black uses the NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsNorqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black

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

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

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MSRP $4,250

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black

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MSRP $10,611

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black42mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black62h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black200m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black$10,611

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre

Power Reserve

40h

62h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$10,611

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black is widely praised for its exceptional lightness, with reviewers noting its NORTEQ and carbon composite construction contributing to weights as low as 78 grams, making it comfortable and durable, even on smaller wrists. Owners and reviewers highlight the COSC-certified Kenissi-built NN20/1 movement for its accuracy and robust performance. However, the all-black skeletonized dial is flagged by some for legibility issues, and the black lume is described as "absurdly faint." The watch's asymmetrical dial design and busy aesthetic are points of contention for a few reviewers. Power reserve figures vary across sources, with mentions of 41, 62, and 70 hours. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black for its innovative materials and comfortable, durable build, despite some reservations about dial legibility.

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