Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V?

At MSRP the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V is the cheaper of the two at $3,095, against $5,300 for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a $2,205 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V?

The Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor run compared to the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor uses the BE-92AE and the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V uses the SW200-1.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsChristopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

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

Bremont Altitude MB Meteor

alt42-mt-ti-bkor-n-s

MSRP $5,300

Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

C01-39AJH4-S00B0-MG

MSRP $3,095

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

C1 Jump Hour Mk V40mm

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,095

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Noon

Lume

None

SLN C1 X1 BL

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

SW200-1

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

4 vph

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$3,095

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Bremont Altitude MB Meteor

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor features a 42mm Grade 2 titanium case with black DLC finishing and a refined Trip-Tick construction. Reviewers note its slimmer profile and reduced lug-to-lug distance make it more wearable than previous MB models. The watch has a bi-directional Roto-Click inner bezel, a black dial with Felix the Cat imagery and bright yellow accents, and is powered by the automatic calibre BB14-AH with a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers highlight the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor's improved wearability and distinctive design elements.

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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

The Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V is praised for its proprietary JJ01 jumping hour complication and multi-level dial design featuring a floating sapphire dial with a lumed jump hour aperture. Reviewers note the 39mm stainless steel case's mix of brushed and polished finishes, with a polished bezel and brushed midcase. The dial's radially grooved center and sapphire minute track with a lumed underside enhance legibility, and the Super-LumiNova execution is described as an eye-catcher. The watch is powered by the JJ01 module atop a Sellita SW200-1 movement, offering a 38-hour power reserve. Accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. Some owners express concerns about the watch's 14mm thickness. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the unique dial execution and complication at its price point.

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