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Bremont ionBirdvsChristopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
The Twelve 40 (Ti)44.5mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Water Resistance
ionBird
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
43mm
44.5mm
Thickness
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
56h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$1,775

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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 The Twelve 40 (Ti)

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) is lauded for its exceptional value, comfort, and COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement. Reviewers highlight its lightweight titanium case, under 9mm thick, and solid finishing that accentuates the material's subtle contrast. Some desire more design originality and a bracelet micro-adjust system. Overall, reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) highly for its impressive value and comfortable wearability.

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