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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.7mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
9S65
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$4,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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