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Bremont ionBirdvsLorca MODEL No.1 GMT

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
C125
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$1,875

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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.

Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

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