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Bremont ionBirdvsGlycine Combat Classic

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Combat Classic
GlycineCombat Classic
MSRP $1,550

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Combat Classic43mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Combat Classic38h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Combat Classic50m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Combat Classic$1,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Thickness
10.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
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)
Gold
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$1,550

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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 Classic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Classic for its refined engineering, comfortable wearability, and well-designed, legible dial. The lume on the markers and Arabic numerals is noted as sufficient, though the lume on the hands is minimal. One owner reported their 42mm version outperformed other watches despite rough use, while another found the quality fantastic but gave away the 42mm version due to its size. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Classic highly for its quality and finishing at the price, with the primary caveat being the size of the 42mm variant for some wearers.

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