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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsTrafford Watch Co Crossroads

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Crossroads
Trafford Watch CoCrossroads
MSRP $649

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Crossroads38mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Crossroads48 hoursh
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Crossroads50m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Crossroads$649

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.7mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Hardened scratch-resistant coating
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Silver
Moontower Edition
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
48 hoursh
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$649

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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.

Trafford Watch Co Crossroads

Owners widely praise the Trafford Watch Co Crossroads for its unique and unconventional case shape, dial execution, and overall design, often described as classy and evoking a 70s or scholarly vibe. The watch features a 36x38mm case with a 46mm lug-to-lug, which owners report wears like a 40mm round watch and is just under 11mm thick. Specific design elements frequently highlighted include polished lugs, an overlapping bezel, a concave crystal, and contrasting second hands, with some noting subtle case side finishing and a hardened case coating. The Miyota 9039 movement is reported to keep excellent time, with one owner seeing +/- 5 seconds per day accuracy. Some owners note a minor, light-dependent imperfection on the case near the 8 o'clock position. The 5ATM water resistance is considered a limitation for swimming. While brand owner responsiveness is generally praised, some potential buyers experienced difficulty reaching the brand via Instagram.

From video reviewers

The watch features a unique dial that shifts between bright and moody tones depending on lighting. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness, as the syringe hands are filled with BGW9 Swiss Super-LumiNova but don't seem effective in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's seriousness, with one reviewer saying it's not meant for formal occasions, while others don't mention this aspect.

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