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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
14.7mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$428

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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.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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