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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsNivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
F77 Chrono Mecaquartz
Nivada GrenchenF77 Chrono Mecaquartz
MSRP $740

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
F77 Chrono Mecaquartz38mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
F77 Chrono Mecaquartz40h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
F77 Chrono Mecaquartz100m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
F77 Chrono Mecaquartz$740

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Blue
Lume
None
x1

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$740

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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 F77 Chrono Mecaquartz

The Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz is praised for its solid case build, legible dial with applied indices and lume, and a domed sapphire crystal. Owners appreciate the mecaquartz movement for its slimmer profile, affordability, and reliability, with some finding the finishing excellent and the watch well-constructed for its price range of $550-$750. However, one owner reported abysmal crown action and a gritty winding feel, while another disliked the meca-quartz movement itself. The integrated bracelet's connection to the case is criticized for effectively increasing the lug-to-lug distance, potentially impacting wearability on smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz highly for its value and build quality, despite some reservations about the movement and bracelet integration.

From video reviewers

The value proposition is a strength, with reviewers positioning it as an affordable alternative to luxury chronographs. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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