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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsRolex Yacht-Master II

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Yacht-Master II
RolexYacht-Master II
MSRP $20,300
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Yacht-Master II

Owners widely report the Rolex Yacht-Master II is a polarizing watch, with many finding its large 44mm case and bold "YACHT-MASTER II" bezel inscription aesthetically loud, gaudy, or even ugly. Some owners describe it as a "beast" due to its weight and undeniable presence, while others find its appearance elegant and classy, particularly in two-tone rose gold. The watch's unique programmable countdown complication is praised by some as a mechanically ingenious marvel, though others deem it a niche, "useless complication" for actual racing, preferring digital timers. Some owners note it fits their wrist better than other Rolex models, while others find it too large for smaller wrists. The consensus is that the Rolex Yacht-Master II is a statement piece whose engineering and unique complication are appreciated by some, despite its divisive aesthetics and size.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Yacht-Master II44mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Yacht-Master II72h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Yacht-Master II100m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Yacht-Master II$20,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14.7mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Oystersteel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
4162
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
47
Complications
None
Regatta Timer, Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$20,300
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