Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7?

At MSRP the Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7 is the cheaper of the two at $4,510, against $5,300 for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a $790 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7?

The Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7 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 Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor run compared to the Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor uses the BE-92AE and the Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7 uses the Werk 7 (Manufacture).

Side by side

Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsFortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7

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

Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7

F-39 Werk 7

MSRP $4,510

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

Flieger F-39 Werk 739mm

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

Flieger F-39 Werk 738h

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

Flieger F-39 Werk 7200m

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

Flieger F-39 Werk 7$4,510

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Thickness

12.23mm

11.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

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46mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Material

Titanium

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

100m

200m

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

Werk 7 (Manufacture)

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$4,510

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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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Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7

The Fortis Flieger is widely praised for its superb readability, robust build quality, and phenomenal fit and finish, with reviewers noting the practical Type-A dial and utilitarian design. The F-39 models are noted to wear large due to their lug-to-lug distance, and the UW-30 movement offers a 38-hour power reserve, while other variants feature a 70-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the Fortis Flieger's modern, stylish take on pilot's watches, balancing legibility with unique aesthetics.

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