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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsHamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

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

Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,995

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono45mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono$1,995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
14.7mm
15.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
H-21
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$1,995

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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono for its dramatic increase in quality and attention to detail, its versatile dial layout suitable for dressing up or down, and its bulletproof build that remains problem-free for years. Accuracy figures range from gaining about 5 seconds per day to keeping time within 10 seconds per day even after extended periods without service. Some owners find the lack of a second hand a deal-breaker, and the 45mm size can be chunky and may not fit under shirt sleeves. Concerns exist regarding the movement's serviceability, high maintenance costs, and intervals. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono highly for its robust build and quality for the price, despite some reservations about its size and serviceability.

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