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Bremont ionBirdvsNodus Sector II GMT

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Sector II GMT
NodusSector II GMT
MSRP $525

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Sector II GMT38mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Sector II GMT41h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Sector II GMT100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Sector II GMT$525

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$525

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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.

Nodus Sector II GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Nodus Sector II GMT for its versatile, refined design and surprisingly good finishing for its compelling price point. The watch features a regulated Seiko NH34 movement, running at +5 seconds per day according to one review, a sapphire crystal with AR coating, and 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners wish for lume on the GMT hand and prefer a bi-directional GMT bezel over the 120-click dive timing bezel, while others find the NH34 movement overpriced for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II GMT highly for its refined design and impressive finishing at its price point.

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