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Bremont ionBirdvsGlycine Combat Sub Bronze

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Combat Sub Bronze
GlycineCombat Sub Bronze
MSRP $1,650

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Combat Sub Bronze42mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Combat Sub Bronze38h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Combat Sub Bronze200m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Combat Sub Bronze$1,650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
10.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
Bronze
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$1,650

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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 Combat Sub Bronze

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze for its beautiful and unique patina development, comfortable thin 10mm case, and extraordinary lume. The watch is considered a fun and good value at its price point, with a cool bezel insert and a surprisingly accurate movement. Some owners dislike the shiny, non-bronze buckle, while opinions are split on the dial's gradient, with some appreciating its changing appearance and others disliking it. One owner notes the crown can be slightly difficult to screw down. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze highly for its attractive bronze patina and slim, comfortable wearability at an accessible price.

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