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

At MSRP the Glycine Combat Sub Sport is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $4,450 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Glycine Combat Sub Sport?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Glycine Combat Sub Sport — a 3mm difference across the dial.

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

The Glycine Combat Sub Sport is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph.

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

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

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

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

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

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 Sport

GL0407

MSRP $1,850

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

Combat Sub Sport39mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

Combat Sub Sport38h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

Combat Sub Sport300m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Combat Sub Sport$1,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

None

Luminous

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$1,850

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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 Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional thinness, with multiple sources noting profiles between 10.4mm and 11mm, comfortable wearability on a variety of wrist sizes due to its proportions and contoured lugs, and its value, especially when found under $400. Some owners highlight its refined finishing and unique, non-homage design, while others appreciate its ruggedness and durability, with one noting PVD coating remained flawless after three years of heavy use. Accuracy figures range from excellent, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds lost per day, to inconsistent power reserve and occasional reported issues with the movement and stem. The lume is described as subpar by some, though one owner found it marginally better than a Seiko SKX007. Reservations are occasionally raised regarding warranty service and the use of folded end links on the bracelet.

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