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Bremont ionBirdvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
ionBird
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
43mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

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