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Bremont ionBirdvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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