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Bremont ionBirdvsPraesidus Arctic Field

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
34mm
Thickness
9.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Gray

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$195

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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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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