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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Orion 1989
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 1989
MSRP $2,680

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Orion 198932.8mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Orion 198943 hoursh
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Orion 198930m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Orion 1989$2,680

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
32.8mm
Thickness
14.7mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$2,680

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989 is praised for its minimalistic design, with owners highlighting its ability to slide under a cuff due to its thin profile, and its attractive movement for the price. Reviewers note the galvanized gray dial with an eggshell texture, gold-plated hands and indices, and the manually wound Alpha caliber with a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the 38mm Orion Datum recommended for larger wrists, while others prefer the 35mm for classic proportions and consider the date function unnecessary on a dress watch. A point of contention among owners is the lug length, with some finding the 45mm measurement potentially awkward on smaller wrists despite the 35mm case diameter. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989 highly for its elegant, slim profile and refined finishing at its price point.

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