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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsMaen Hudson 38 MK5

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Hudson 38 MK5
MaenHudson 38 MK5
MSRP $719

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Hudson 38 MK538mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Hudson 38 MK540h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Hudson 38 MK5300m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Hudson 38 MK5$719

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.7mm
11mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
M1.1.5

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$719

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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.

Maen Hudson 38 MK5

The Maen Hudson 38 MK5 is praised for its wearable 38mm case, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjust, and 300m water resistance. Reviewers note improved finishing and a new sandblasted dial on the redesigned case, powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offering a 68-hour power reserve. However, the lume is not very bright despite using X1 Super-LumiNova, and the brushing on the lugs clashes with the endlinks. Some find its overall presence too modest, lacking distinguishing character. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Hudson 38 MK5 for its competent build quality and comfortable wearability at its price point, though some desire more visual flair.

From video reviewers

The Maen M1.1.5 features a compact wear profile with a well-articulated bracelet and smooth finishing against the skin. The watch's use of the ETA2824 movement provides reliable accuracy. A potential drawback is the watch's bezel action, described as 'not the smoothest'.

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