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Bremont BroadswordvsBremont ionBird

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Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
ionBird43mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
ionBird40h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
ionBird
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
ionBird$5,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$5,800

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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.

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