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Bremont ionBirdvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
ionBird
SBGP009100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$3,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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