Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Fears Arnos (Blue)?

At MSRP the Fears Arnos (Blue) is the cheaper of the two at $4,604, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $1,696 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Fears Arnos (Blue)?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 30.8mm for the Fears Arnos (Blue) — a 11.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Fears Arnos (Blue)?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Fears Arnos (Blue).

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Fears Arnos (Blue)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE and the Fears Arnos (Blue) uses the Sellita SW1000-1b.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsFears Arnos (Blue)

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

Fears Arnos (Blue)

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MSRP $4,604

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

Arnos (Blue)30.8mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

Arnos (Blue)40h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

Arnos (Blue)30m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Arnos (Blue)$4,604

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Blue

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

Sellita SW1000-1b

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$4,604

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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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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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