Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $2,525, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $3,775 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE and the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic uses the T601.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsTudor 1926 36mm Automatic

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

Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

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MSRP $2,525

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

1926 36mm Automatic36mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

1926 36mm Automatic38h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

1926 36mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

1926 36mm Automatic$2,525

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

T601

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$2,525

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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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Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its price point.

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