Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

At MSRP the Bremont Altitude Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $6,300, against $12,500 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré — a $6,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 32.8mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré — a 9.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré carries a 53 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude Chronograph.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph runs a automatic caliber (BE-50AE), while the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré runs a manual (DUW 4001).

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré

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

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré

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MSRP $12,500

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

Tangente gold 33 doré32.8mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

Tangente gold 33 doré53 hoursh

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

Tangente gold 33 doré30m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Tangente gold 33 doré$12,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Silver

White

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

DUW 4001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

53 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$12,500

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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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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré is praised for its classic Bauhaus design and exceptionally thin 6.9mm case. Owners widely describe the watch as "incredible" and "lovely." However, some find the gold accents subtle, and one owner noted they would not purchase it for $13k, citing other watches that offer more functionality for the price. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré for its elegant, thin design, though its value proposition at its price point is debated.

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