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Bremont ionBirdvsChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Water Resistance
ionBird
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Oro
Indices
Applied
Roman numerals
Lume
None
SLN C1 X1 BL

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$5,340

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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 Bel Canto Classic

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic features a 41mm titanium case with a glassbox sapphire crystal and a laser-etched guilloché dial with Roman numerals. It utilizes a modified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a chiming module, and its chiming mechanism showcases meticulous hand-finishing. One reviewer found the Oyster-style bracelet a stylistic mismatch for the watch's classical dial design. On balance, reviewers highlight the C1 Bel Canto Classic's refined dial and hand-finished chiming mechanism.

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