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Bremont ionBirdvsChristopher Ward C1 Moonglow

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
C1 Moonglow38h
Water Resistance
ionBird
C1 Moonglow30m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
C1 Moonglow$2,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
43mm
47.9mm
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Black
Lume
None
SLN X1 WL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Moonphase, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$2,850

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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.

Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow for its gorgeous, avant-garde moonphase display and impressive lume, with many finding it comfortable and well-wearing. The constantly rotating moon phase complication is a highlight, and its accuracy is noted as exceptional. However, some find the lume on the date ring disappointing, fading quickly, and one owner finds the second, less visible moon distracting. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow highly for its visually engaging moonphase and value at the price point.

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