Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $239, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $6,061 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

The Spinnaker Dumas Automatic wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

The Spinnaker Dumas Automatic is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE and the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

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MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

Dumas Automatic44mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

Dumas Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

Dumas Automatic300m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Blue

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$239

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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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Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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