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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsPagani Design PD-1685

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
PD-1685
Pagani DesignPD-1685
MSRP $171

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
PD-168542mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
PD-168542h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
PD-1685200m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
PD-1685$171

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
14.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$171

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1685

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1685's striking white dial and attractive blue bezel, with some finding it a "looker" and feeling it generally high quality. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting -3 seconds per day and another seeing it run 20 seconds slow after freezing, though it remained functional after rough use. Concerns exist regarding the watch's thickness and potential wearability on smaller wrists, the lume fading quickly, and difficulty reading silver hands on the white dial in sunlight. One owner experienced a misaligned dial marker and another noted a rough crown action upon arrival, with a lume pip detaching. There is ambiguity regarding the movement used, with owners speculating about NH35A, Miyota 8215, or DG2813 clones. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1685 highly for its attractive design and perceived quality at the price point, despite some noted fit and finish inconsistencies.

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