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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsRolex Cosmograph Daytona

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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.

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Owners widely praise the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona for its exceptional proportions and comfort on the wrist, with many finding its 40mm case and bracelet to be perfectly balanced and wearable. Reviewers note a tweaked dial for improved legibility and a new ceramic bezel with a steel ring on the ref. 126500. However, some owners find the watch underwhelming in person and criticize the sub-dial placement, screw-down pushers, and high market value, with one reviewer finding the retail price steep compared to other iconic chronographs. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting superior accuracy and others noting a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its wearability and refined finishing, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

From video reviewers

The 18k yellow gold case and Cerachrom bezel are frequently cited strengths. The Oysterflex bracelet also received multiple mentions.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Cosmograph Daytona40mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Cosmograph Daytona72h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Cosmograph Daytona100m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Cosmograph Daytona$16,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.7mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Oystersteel
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 kt yellow gold
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Turquoise
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
4131
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
47
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$16,900
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