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Bremont ionBirdvsBaltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Water Resistance
ionBird
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Gold PVD - Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$416

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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.

Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

One owner reported poor quality with a plastic-like crystal, audible rattling, and significant timekeeping issues within 24 hours, deeming the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD overpriced. Another commenter felt the design needed upgrades to its movement and crystal, noting a cheap feel to the dial's textured section. On balance, the consensus among the limited owner feedback is that the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD has significant quality concerns for its price point.

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