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Bremont ionBirdvsNorqain Wild ONE 42mm Meteorite Special Edition

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Wild ONE 42mm Meteorite Special Edition
NorqainWild ONE 42mm Meteorite Special Edition
MSRP $8,758

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Wild ONE 42mm Meteorite Special Edition42mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Wild ONE 42mm Meteorite Special Edition70h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Wild ONE 42mm Meteorite Special Edition200m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Wild ONE 42mm Meteorite Special Edition$8,758

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Tool
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Meteorite
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Calibre NN20/1
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$8,758

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE 42mm Meteorite Special Edition

The Norqain Wild ONE 42mm Meteorite Special Edition is lauded for its unique meteorite dial and the striking combination of burgundy Norteq carbon and rubber for its case construction. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 42mm diameter, 12.3mm thickness, and 49.4mm lug-to-lug measurement. The Kenissi NN20/1 COSC-certified automatic movement is noted for reliable performance, offering a 70-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. One reviewer suggests revisiting the hand and hour marker design. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Norqain Wild ONE 42mm Meteorite Special Edition highly for its visually captivating design and robust case construction.

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