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Bremont ionBirdvsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
The Sandford40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
The Sandford100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$1,850

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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