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Bremont ionBirdvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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