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Bremont ionBirdvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue39.9mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue42 hoursh
Water Resistance
ionBird
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue50m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue$6,870

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
43mm
39.9mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5201
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$6,870

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue for its excellent finishing, particularly the deep, textured Blaugold dial and polished case, and its well-regarded Epsilon movement. The dual-timezone complication is noted as sharp and functional, though one reviewer points out it functions as a GMT rather than a true 24-hour worldtimer. Some owners find the dial slightly difficult to read at a glance and the asymmetry of the timezone disk detracts from elegance, while others praise its visual intrigue. The 10.9mm thickness is considered by some to be less ideal for a dress watch compared to thinner options, and the 50mm lug-to-lug length on the 40mm case is a point of contention, with some finding it potentially awkward on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue for its impressive finishing and unique dial at its price point.

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