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Bremont ionBirdvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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