Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

At MSRP the Bremont Altitude Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $6,300, against $7,700 for the Grand Seiko SBGH289 — a $1,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 wears larger at 43.8mm versus 42mm for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude Chronograph.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE and the Grand Seiko SBGH289 uses the 9S85.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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

Grand Seiko SBGH289

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MSRP $7,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

SBGH28943.8mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

SBGH28955h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

SBGH289200m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

9S85

Power Reserve

40h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$7,700

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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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Grand Seiko SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.

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