Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $5,505 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude Chronograph.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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MSRP $795

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Silver

Ivory

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$795

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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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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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