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Bremont ionBirdvsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH36
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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