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Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsFears Archival 1930

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Altitude MB Meteor
BremontAltitude MB Meteor
MSRP $5,300
Archival 1930
FearsArchival 1930
MSRP $3,863

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude MB Meteor42mm
Archival 193040mm
Power Reserve
Altitude MB Meteor40h
Archival 193040h
Water Resistance
Altitude MB Meteor100m
Archival 193030m
MSRP
Altitude MB Meteor$5,300
Archival 1930$3,863

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.23mm
8.54mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-92AE
ETA 2360
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,300
$3,863

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What people say

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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.

Fears Archival 1930

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Archival 1930 for its elegant, vintage-inspired Art Deco styling, featuring a captivating champagne dial with Deco numerals and heat-blued hands. The watch is noted for its comfortable, thin 8.54mm case and surprisingly substantial wearability, even on smaller wrists, due to its curved caseback and light weight. Its pull-out crown is easy to grip and wind, and the use of a new old stock ETA 717 movement from the 1930s adds historical appeal. However, some owners and forum members question its value proposition, citing components like an ETA 7001 movement and a Hong Kong case, with a power reserve of 38-40 hours requiring frequent winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Archival 1930 highly for its unique vintage design and comfortable wearability, despite some reservations about its price relative to its components.

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