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Bremont ionBirdvsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$375

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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.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

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