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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsLongines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $2,300

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES29mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$2,300

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
29mm
Thickness
14.7mm
4.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
33.2mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Red PVD coating
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Red
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
L420.2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$2,300

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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.

Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

Owners widely praise the La Grande Classique de Longines for its extreme thinness, elegance, and timeless simplicity, with many finding it comfortable and lightweight due to its slim, flat design. The quartz version is recommended for its accuracy and convenience, while both quartz and automatic models are noted for their slim profiles and elegant aesthetics, with the bracelet being comfortable. Some owners are split on the styling, with Roman numerals appealing to some but not all, and one owner finds the Tonneau collection model a lovely dress watch despite preferring round faces. Owners suggest pre-owned options for better value, with prices ranging from $300-$1000 USD depending on the model and condition. One owner reports frequent battery replacements on the quartz model, with batteries lasting only months. Overall, owners rate the La Grande Classique de Longines highly for its slim, elegant design and value, particularly on the pre-owned market.

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