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Bremont ionBirdvsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
12.25mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$2,900

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What people say

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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.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical significance and homage to the 1953 original. However, one owner notes criticism regarding the main hour hand being a 12-hour hand on a 24-hour dial, which hinders its intended use and compromises the bezel's functionality, leading to a return. On balance, owners value the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical connection, though a functional critique exists regarding its hour hand implementation.

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