Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Dan Henry 1945?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1945 is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $6,000 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Dan Henry 1945?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 41.5mm for the Dan Henry 1945 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Dan Henry 1945?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph runs a automatic caliber (BE-50AE), while the Dan Henry 1945 runs a quartz.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsDan Henry 1945

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

Bremont Altitude Chronograph

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MSRP $6,300

Dan Henry 1945

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MSRP $300

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

194541.5mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

194540h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

1945—

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

1945$300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$300

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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.

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Dan Henry 1945

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dan Henry 1945 for its rugged WW2-era pilot watch aesthetic and affordable price, with many appreciating its vintage hands and smooth chronograph sweep from the Miyota 6S20 meca-quartz movement. However, some find the 41.5mm case too large and the dial overly busy with subdials and scales, and note its 13.8mm thickness is substantial for a quartz chronograph. On balance, the consensus is that the Dan Henry 1945 offers significant vintage style and value for its price, despite some reservations about its dial layout and dimensions.

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