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Bremont ionBirdvsZelos Eagle 2

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$899

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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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