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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsCitizen Series 8 870

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,595

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Series 8 87040.8mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Series 8 87050h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Series 8 870100m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Series 8 870$1,595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.8mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
11mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Silver
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
0950
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$1,595

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What people say

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Bremont Altitude Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

Citizen Series 8 870

The Citizen Series 8 870 is praised for its sharp 40mm steel case with unique bezel construction and a glossy dial featuring finely brushed and polished applied hour markers. It is powered by the in-house caliber 0950 automatic movement, which operates at 4Hz and offers a 50-hour power reserve with enhanced magnetic resistance. The limited edition features a black Duratect DLC coated case, a carbon fiber dial, and is regulated to -5/+10 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers highlight the Series 8 870's distinctive case finishing and the robust in-house movement as key strengths.

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