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Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Altitude MB Meteor
BremontAltitude MB Meteor
MSRP $5,300
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude MB Meteor42mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Altitude MB Meteor40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Altitude MB Meteor100m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Altitude MB Meteor$5,300
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.23mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-92AE
ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,300
$2,458

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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.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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