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Bremont ionBirdvsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
ionBird
SBGD201100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
Platinum
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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