Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH?

At MSRP the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is the cheaper of the two at $2,750, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $3,550 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 37mm for the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH?

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is rated to 510m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE and the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH uses the SW510.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsLorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

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

Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

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MSRP $2,750

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH37mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH40h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH510m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH$2,750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

42mm

37mm

Thickness

14.7mm

11.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Lug Width

14.7mm

20mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)

Stainless Steel 316L

Finish

Brushed and polished

Brushed + Polished

Water Resistance

100m

510m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

SW510

Complications

None

GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$2,750

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is praised for its well-made construction and vintage-inspired aesthetic, featuring a 37mm case, a balanced three-register dial, and a quality bracelet and clasp suitable for daily wear. It includes a manual-wind Sellita SW510M movement with a 63-hour power reserve and offers 100 meters of water resistance in a thin package. Reviewers note a unique grooved bi-directional bezel, which is described as an atypical but potentially divisive choice for a chronograph. On balance, reviewers find the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH to be a well-made watch that successfully blends vintage charm with contemporary design.

From video reviewers

The Lorca Model No.2 Chronograph features a notable guilloché bezel that adds vintage flair to its design. The watch is powered by a Swiss Sellita SW510M manual movement, offering 63 hours of power reserve. A potential drawback is the relatively small 37mm size.

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Fratello

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