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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
14.7mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$399

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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.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

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