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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsNivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Antarctic Spider
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic Spider
MSRP $945

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Antarctic Spider38mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Antarctic Spider38h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Antarctic Spider200m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Antarctic Spider$945

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.7mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$945

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic for its historically significant design and excellent wearability, particularly its thin case and non-modern sizing. Reviewers note its charming versatility and faithful vintage execution, with one owner highlighting the buttery winding action and another the affordable price point. However, some owners find the dial difficult to read, and the lume is noted as weak. The manual-wind movement's crown re-engagement is described as finicky, and minute marker application has been criticized as imperfect. The beige Super-LumiNova is also considered too yellow by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic highly for its faithful vintage design and wearability at an attractive price.

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