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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$888

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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 Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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