Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Tudor Black Bay Chrono?

At MSRP the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor is the cheaper of the two at $5,300, against $7,000 for the Tudor Black Bay Chrono — a $1,700 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Tudor Black Bay Chrono?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Tudor Black Bay Chrono — a 1mm difference across the dial.

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

The Tudor Black Bay Chrono 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 Chrono?

The Tudor Black Bay Chrono 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 Chrono?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor uses the BE-92AE and the Tudor Black Bay Chrono uses the MT5813.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsTudor Black Bay Chrono

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 Chrono

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MSRP $7,000

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

Black Bay Chrono41mm

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

Black Bay Chrono70h

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

Black Bay Chrono200m

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

Black Bay Chrono$7,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

MT5813

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$7,000

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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 Chrono

Owners widely praise the Tudor Black Bay Chrono as a fantastic offering. Reviewers note the 41mm case's 200-meter water resistance and its channeling of vintage chronograph design, with the reverse panda dial offering excellent legibility. However, one reviewer points out that the white lume on the panda dial can blend with the hands and markers, and the snowflake hand can obscure the 45-minute chronograph totalizer. Overall, owners rate the Tudor Black Bay Chrono highly for its strong design and legibility, despite minor legibility concerns on certain dial configurations.

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