Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights?

At MSRP the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights is the cheaper of the two at $1,495, against $5,300 for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a $3,805 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights?

The Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights wears larger at 42.6mm versus 42mm for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a 0.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights?

The Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights?

The Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor run compared to the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor uses the BE-92AE and the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights uses the 9051.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsCitizen Series 8 890 City Lights

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

Bremont Altitude MB Meteor

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MSRP $5,300

Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights

NB6062

MSRP $1,495

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

Series 8 890 City Lights42h

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

Series 8 890 City Lights200m

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Black

Champagne

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

9051

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$1,495

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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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Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights

The Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights features a geometric dial inspired by skyscraper shadows, with the silver model noted for its versatility. The watch is housed in a 40.1mm octagonal case with brushed and polished finishes, and uses the Miyota 9051 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the unique dial design as a key appeal of the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights.

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