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Bremont ionBirdvsLorier Hydra SIII

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Blue

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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