Which is cheaper, the Bremont ionBird or the Longines EVIDENZA?

At MSRP the Longines EVIDENZA is the cheaper of the two at $2,650, against $5,800 for the Bremont ionBird — a $3,150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont ionBird or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Bremont ionBird wears larger at 43mm versus 38.75mm for the Longines EVIDENZA — a 4.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont ionBird or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont ionBird.

Side by side

Bremont ionBirdvsLongines EVIDENZA

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont ionBird

IONBIRDMODEL12020-R-S

MSRP $5,800

Longines EVIDENZA

L2.642.4.73.6

MSRP $2,650

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ionBird43mm

EVIDENZA38.75mm

Power Reserve

ionBird40h

EVIDENZA50h

Water Resistance

ionBird—

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

ionBird$5,800

EVIDENZA$2,650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

—

L615.3

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, small second at 6 o'clock and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,800

$2,650

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its unique tonneau shape, elegant and classy aesthetic, and standout dial texture, with one owner highlighting its suitability for a classic look over 16 years. Reviewers and owners alike commend its blued hands and guilloche dial for evoking panache, though some note the cut-off '6' numeral as a flaw. One owner found the date window useful and well-placed, while another suggested its absence would improve the design. Overall, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its distinctive design and elegant finishing.

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