Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC?

At MSRP the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC is the cheaper of the two at $3,900, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $2,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 37mm for the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC?

The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC carries a 52-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude Chronograph.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE and the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC uses the L836.6.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsLongines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont Altitude Chronograph

alt42-chr-g-ss-si-l-s

MSRP $6,300

Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

L2.537.4.72.2

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC37mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC52h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC50m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC$3,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Indices

Applied

Applied indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

L836.6

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

36,000 vph

Power Reserve

40h

52h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$3,900

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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.

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Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC is widely praised for its faithful retro design, high-beat 5Hz movement offering greater precision and a smooth seconds hand, and its value proposition as a new 5Hz watch. Reviewers highlight the L836.6 caliber's TimeLab "ultra chronometer" certification for superior accuracy and shock recovery, and owners find the bracelet very comfortable with easy micro-adjust. Some owners note the design appears dated, and one reviewer points out the dial lacks luminescence and water resistance is only 50m. Owners are split on sizing, with some finding the 40mm case wears larger than expected and recommending the 37mm version. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC highly for its blend of vintage aesthetics, modern high-beat movement performance, and comfortable wearability.

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