Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsFears Brunswick 38 (Steel)

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

Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Brunswick 38 (Steel)
FearsBrunswick 38 (Steel)
MSRP $3,122

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Brunswick 38 (Steel)38mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Brunswick 38 (Steel)40h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Brunswick 38 (Steel)10m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Brunswick 38 (Steel)$3,122

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.7mm
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
10m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
LJP D100
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$3,122

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Bremont Altitude Chronograph vs Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel) gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

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 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.

Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel)

The Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel) is widely praised for its elegant 38mm case size and striking dial finishes, with reviewers highlighting the hand-polished Polar White dial's art-deco numerals, the Silver Sector dial's Arabic numerals, and the Champagne dial's glass bead-blasted texture. Case finishing is consistently noted as well-executed with a mix of brushing and polishing. Ownership and reviews mention 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners question the $4,400 price point, with one suggesting the bracelet adds an unjustified cost. The watch utilizes a manually wound ETA 7001 movement with a 40-hour power reserve, which one reviewer found a bit dated and noted the lack of hacking seconds; another review noted a La Joux Perret D100 movement with a 50-hour power reserve, stating its finishing was appropriate for the $3,650 price point.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.