Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Phoibos Apollo?

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $5,840 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Phoibos Apollo — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Phoibos Apollo is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Phoibos Apollo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE and the Phoibos Apollo uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsPhoibos Apollo

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

Phoibos Apollo

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MSRP $460

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

Apollo39mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

Apollo40h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

Apollo200m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Silver

Blue

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$460

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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.

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Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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