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Bremont ionBirdvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $625

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Presage Cocktail Time$625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
43mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R34
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$625

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time owners widely praise its stunning dials and excellent value, noting it looks far more expensive than its price point. One owner highlights the green Mockingbird variant's fantastic dial, index, and hand combination, along with a great crown. However, some owners criticize legibility issues due to dial markers and hands disappearing into the sunburst pattern, and find the stock straps and bracelets too short with limited micro-adjustments. One owner also describes the case as big, round, and somewhat boring. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its visually striking dials and perceived value, despite some concerns regarding legibility and bracelet fit.

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