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Bremont ionBirdvsFears Brunswick

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Brunswick38mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Brunswick40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Brunswick10m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Brunswick$3,125

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
11.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
10m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$3,125

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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.

Fears Brunswick

Fears Brunswick owners and reviewers widely praise its elegant, vintage-inspired design, beautiful cushion case shape, and textured dials, with specific commendations for hand-polished German dials and hand-applied numerals. Some reviewers would prefer a screw-down crown despite the 100m water resistance, and one owner notes the price point is steep for a microbrand with an off-the-shelf movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick highly for its charming design and dial finishing.

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