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Bremont ionBirdvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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