Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Grand Seiko SBGJ259?

At MSRP the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor is the cheaper of the two at $5,300, against $7,700 for the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 — a $2,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Grand Seiko SBGJ259?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Grand Seiko SBGJ259?

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGJ259?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor uses the BE-92AE and the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 uses the 9S86.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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

Grand Seiko SBGJ259

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MSRP $7,700

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

SBGJ25940mm

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

SBGJ25955h

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

SBGJ259100m

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

9S86

Power Reserve

40h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$7,700

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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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Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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