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Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Altitude MB Meteor
BremontAltitude MB Meteor
MSRP $5,300
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude MB Meteor42mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Altitude MB Meteor40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Altitude MB Meteor100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Altitude MB Meteor$5,300
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
12.23mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-92AE
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,300
$428

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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.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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