Which is cheaper, the Bremont ionBird or the Dan Henry 1962?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1962 is the cheaper of the two at $280, against $5,800 for the Bremont ionBird — a $5,520 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont ionBird or the Dan Henry 1962?

The Bremont ionBird wears larger at 43mm versus 39mm for the Dan Henry 1962 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Bremont ionBird run compared to the Dan Henry 1962?

The Bremont ionBird runs a automatic caliber, while the Dan Henry 1962 runs a quartz.

Side by side

Bremont ionBirdvsDan Henry 1962

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont ionBird

IONBIRDMODEL12020-R-S

MSRP $5,800

Dan Henry 1962

DH62-38M-F1

MSRP $280

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ionBird43mm

196239mm

Power Reserve

ionBird40h

196240h

Water Resistance

ionBird—

1962—

MSRP

ionBird$5,800

1962$280

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)

White

Movement

1 specs

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,800

$280

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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Dan Henry 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility and attractive panda dial, noting its value under $300. However, some find its quartz chronograph functionality limited. One owner reports strap fitting difficulties due to tight tolerances and poor lume that fades quickly, with glowing sub-dial hands hindering legibility. Another owner describes black hands on black sub-dials as an issue for visibility. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 highly for its attractive panda dial and value, despite some concerns about its quartz chronograph functionality and legibility.

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