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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsPinion Pure Steel

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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