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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsVaer Tradition

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Tradition
VaerTradition
MSRP $179

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Tradition100m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14.7mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Tan

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$179

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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 Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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