Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto?

At MSRP the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto is the cheaper of the two at $1,245, against $5,300 for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a $4,055 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto?

The Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor run compared to the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor uses the BE-92AE and the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto uses the H-30.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsHamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

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

Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

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MSRP $1,245

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

American Classic Day Date Auto42mm

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

American Classic Day Date Auto80h

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

American Classic Day Date Auto50m

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Grey

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

H-30

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$1,245

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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.

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Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto for its legible dial, well-integrated day-date complication, and vintage military aesthetic. The 40mm to 42mm case is noted to wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and the complication is considered well-executed for its price point. However, the lume is criticized for poor intensity and longevity, and the mirror-polished bezel is flagged as a scratch magnet. The stock leather strap is also described as stiff. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto highly for its attractive vintage styling and functional day-date complication at an accessible price.

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