Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

At MSRP the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor is the cheaper of the two at $5,300, against $5,550 for the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON — a $250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON carries a 52-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor run compared to the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor uses the BE-92AE and the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON uses the L836.6.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont Altitude MB Meteor

alt42-mt-ti-bkor-n-s

MSRP $5,300

Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

L2.839.4.52.2

MSRP $5,550

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON43mm

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON52h

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON300m

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON$5,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

Applied indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

L836.6

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

36,000 vph

Power Reserve

40h

52h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$5,550

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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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Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is praised for its lightweight composite case and unique "Batman" aesthetic, with its 5Hz movement widely noted for exceptional accuracy. Owners widely report the high-beat movement is the cheapest 5Hz option available. Some owners find the non-rotating bezel a relief, while others consider it a deal-breaker, noting the watch is no longer a dive watch. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON for its cool, lightweight design and the exceptional accuracy of its 5Hz movement.

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