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Bremont ionBirdvsMaen Hudson 38 MK5

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Hudson 38 MK5
MaenHudson 38 MK5
MSRP $719

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Hudson 38 MK538mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Hudson 38 MK540h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Hudson 38 MK5300m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Hudson 38 MK5$719

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug Width
16mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
M1.1.5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$719

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Maen Hudson 38 MK5

The Maen Hudson 38 MK5 is praised for its wearable 38mm case, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjust, and 300m water resistance. Reviewers note improved finishing and a new sandblasted dial on the redesigned case, powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offering a 68-hour power reserve. However, the lume is not very bright despite using X1 Super-LumiNova, and the brushing on the lugs clashes with the endlinks. Some find its overall presence too modest, lacking distinguishing character. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Hudson 38 MK5 for its competent build quality and comfortable wearability at its price point, though some desire more visual flair.

From video reviewers

The Maen M1.1.5 features a compact wear profile with a well-articulated bracelet and smooth finishing against the skin. The watch's use of the ETA2824 movement provides reliable accuracy. A potential drawback is the watch's bezel action, described as 'not the smoothest'.

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