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Bremont ionBirdvsGlycine Combat Sub

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Combat Sub
GlycineCombat Sub
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Combat Sub42mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Combat Sub38h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Combat Sub200m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Combat Sub$1,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
10.45mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$1,850

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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.

Glycine Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub for its exceptional thinness, with many noting its 10.4mm to 10.8mm profile for a diver, perfect proportions, and solid build quality that offers significant value, especially at discounted prices. Its unique aesthetic is appreciated for avoiding homage looks, and the lug design contributes to a smaller perceived wear size despite its 42mm case. Some owners report an inconsistent power reserve and sub-par lume that can be difficult to read at night, while one owner noted a slightly off-color lume pip on the chapter ring. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its refined feel, slim profile, and value proposition.

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