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Bremont ionBirdvsVario Futurist

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Futurist100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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