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Bremont ionBirdvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Orion 38 gray38mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Water Resistance
ionBird
Orion 38 gray50m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Orion 38 gray$3,040

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$3,040

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray for its minimalist Bauhaus design, legible dial with applied golden indices and blued steel hands, and harmonious proportions. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable and versatile wearability, with some finding it suitable for both formal and casual occasions. However, some enthusiasts find the Orion 38 gray wears larger than expected due to its all-dial design, while others consider its style polarizing and potentially less versatile for everyday wear. One owner notes the watch is considered delicate for daily wear despite its 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray highly for its elegant, minimalist design and comfortable wearability.

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