Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

At MSRP the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is the cheaper of the two at $1,275, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $5,025 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude Chronograph.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE and the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto uses the H-10.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsHamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

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

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

h38425120

MSRP $1,275

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

H-10

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$1,275

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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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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto for its thinness, perfect size, and vintage charm, with some preferring its contrasting tachymeter and larger subdials. One owner notes the rotor can be quite loud. The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is considered by some to be the best watch with a 2892 movement for the price. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto highly for its vintage charm and wearability at the price.

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