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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsTissot PR516

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
PR516100m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
PR516$2,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.7mm
13.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$2,100

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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.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its retro styling and value, with many highlighting its well-finished dial and bezel execution. The manual-wind chronograph variant is noted for its impressive movement and accessible price point, while the automatic chronograph is described as rugged with a clean dial and cool color scheme. However, some owners find the dial bland, and the automatic chronograph's slab-sided case and weight lead to a clumsy wear experience. The mineral glass bezel insert on the automatic chronograph deviates from the original's flush design, and the movement finishing is considered simplistic. One owner of the Powermatic variant expressed disappointment with its fixed bezel, deeming it a marketing gimmick. On balance, enthusiasts rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its vintage-inspired design and horological substance at an accessible price.

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