Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Orient Esteem II?

At MSRP the Orient Esteem II is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $6,015 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Orient Esteem II?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Orient Esteem II — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Orient Esteem II?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Orient Esteem II.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Orient Esteem II?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE and the Orient Esteem II uses the FT622.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsOrient Esteem II

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

Orient Esteem II

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MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

Esteem II41mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

Esteem II40h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

Esteem II50m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Esteem II$285

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

Dial Color

Silver

White

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

FT622

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$285

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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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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

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