Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage?

At MSRP the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage is the cheaper of the two at $1,750, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $4,550 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage?

The Glycine Combat Sub Vintage is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE and the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage uses the SW200-1.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsGlycine Combat Sub Vintage

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

Glycine Combat Sub Vintage

GL0259

MSRP $1,750

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

Combat Sub Vintage42mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

Combat Sub Vintage38h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

Combat Sub Vintage200m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Combat Sub Vintage$1,750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

None

Luminous

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$1,750

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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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Glycine Combat Sub Vintage

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage for its excellent proportions and slim profile. One owner notes the lume pip on the chapter ring is slightly off-color. The power reserve is reported as inconsistent. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage highly for its value and slim wearability.

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