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Bremont ionBirdvsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
ionBird
SBGH26330m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$6,200

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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