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Bremont ionBirdvsCitizen Series 8 880 GMT

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

ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Series 8 880 GMT
CitizenSeries 8 880 GMT
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Series 8 880 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Series 8 880 GMT50h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Series 8 880 GMT100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Series 8 880 GMT$1,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
11mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9054
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$1,495

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Bremont ionBird

Owners report the Bremont ionBird is overpriced and features a printed dial with a poorly placed date window at 4:30, which some find visually disruptive. However, some owners suggest its case finishing is superior to competitors. The 43mm titanium Bremont ionBird GMT is powered by a COSC-certified BE-93-2AV automatic movement and retails for $5,795. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Bremont ionBird's date window placement and price point to be significant drawbacks.

Citizen Series 8 880 GMT

Owners praise the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT's refined, modern look and textured dial. Reviewers highlight its striking gunmetal coating, snowflake-like dial pattern, and true GMT movement. The watch features an edgy 41mm case with a gold-plated bezel and three-link bracelet, powered by the in-house calibre 9054 offering a 50-hour power reserve and a broad accuracy specification of -10/+20 seconds per day, retailing for $1,800. One owner questioned the price point, while another expressed interest in different colorways. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT's distinctive aesthetic and GMT functionality.

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