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Bremont ionBirdvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
18mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$1,450

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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