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Bremont ionBirdvsRZE Resolute Type A

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Resolute Type A
RZEResolute Type A
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Resolute Type A39mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Resolute Type A40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Resolute Type A200m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Resolute Type A$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Tool
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Black
Indices
Applied
Arabic numerals

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$499

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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.

RZE Resolute Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good value.

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