Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Tudor Black Bay 58 18K?

At MSRP the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor is the cheaper of the two at $5,300, against $22,550 for the Tudor Black Bay 58 18K — a $17,250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Tudor Black Bay 58 18K?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Tudor Black Bay 58 18K — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Tudor Black Bay 58 18K?

The Tudor Black Bay 58 18K 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 Tudor Black Bay 58 18K?

The Tudor Black Bay 58 18K carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor run compared to the Tudor Black Bay 58 18K?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor uses the BE-92AE and the Tudor Black Bay 58 18K uses the MT5400.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsTudor Black Bay 58 18K

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

Tudor Black Bay 58 18K

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MSRP $22,550

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

Black Bay 58 18K39mm

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

Black Bay 58 18K70h

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

Black Bay 58 18K200m

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

Black Bay 58 18K$22,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

Green

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

MT5400

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$22,550

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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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Tudor Black Bay 58 18K

Owners appreciate the substantial feel of the 18K gold Tudor Black Bay 58 on the wrist, with reviewers noting the brushed gold finishing and 39mm case size. The watch is powered by the COSC-certified Manufacture Caliber MT5400 with a 70-hour power reserve, visible through an open caseback. Sources offer differing price points, ranging from $16,800 to $32,100 depending on the strap or bracelet. Some reviewers criticize the brushed finish for diminishing the visual luxury of gold and find the green dial and bezel color combination divisive or lacking charisma. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay 58 18K to be an ambitious, albeit divisive, precious metal sports watch, with praise for its substantial feel and brushed gold finishing.

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