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Bremont ionBird
Finding alternatives to

Bremont ionBird

Ref. IONBIRDMODEL12020-R-S

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
43mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Pilot
MSRP
$5,800
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Bremont ionBird is the LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM ($5,900) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Far Cry® 6 Limited Edition at $1,195 (vs $5,800 for the ionBird) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Zero West S4 Blackout P9427 Spitfire is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm ($15,700) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Zero West S4 Blackout P9427 Spitfire
Zero Westmicro

S4 Blackout P9427 Spitfire

5 variantsSeries
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,750MSRP
—Used
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Zero West M1 Series
Zero Westmicro

M1 Series

2 variantsSeries
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,600MSRP
—Used
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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8micro

Spitfire Smith Automatic

8 variantsSpitfire
42mm·Automatic
$490MSRP
—Used
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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver WT Automatic

9 variantsSkindiver
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$498MSRP
—Used
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Spinnaker Dumas GMT
Spinnakermicro

Dumas GMT

9 variantsDumas
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$399MSRP
—Used
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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo Gammamicro

Vanguard Weathered

42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$790MSRP
—Used
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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Atlas GMT Automatic
AVI-8micro

Hawker Hunter Atlas GMT Automatic

6 variantsHawker
44mm·Automatic
$365MSRP
—Used
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Vaer G2 Meridian GMT
Vaermicro
Meridian

G2 Meridian GMT

6 variantsMeridian
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$399MSRP
—Used
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Zero West M1 Mosquito (44mm)
Zero Westmicro

M1 Mosquito (44mm)

44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,770MSRP
—Used
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AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
AVI-8micro

Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic

5 variantsFlyboy
40mm·Automatic
$365MSRP
—Used
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Spinnaker Fleuss
Spinnakermicro

Fleuss

23 variantsFleuss
43mm·Automatic·150m WR
$179MSRP
—Used
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Wolbrook Douglas Grand Prix Racing
Wolbrookmicro
Grand Prix

Douglas Grand Prix Racing

9 variantsGrand Prix
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$442MSRP
—Used
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM

Ref. L3.821.1.53.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,900MSRP
—Used
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Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK PROTOTYPE
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK PROTOTYPE

2 variantsSpirit Flyback
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,400MSRP
—Used
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Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK

3 variantsSpirit Flyback
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 P 51 Mustang
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 P 51 Mustang

Ref. A233803A/BI92/536X/A18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,050MSRP
—Used
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Tudor Black Bay Bronze
Tudor

Black Bay Bronze

Ref. m79250ba-0001
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,425MSRP
—Used
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Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT
Tudor

Pelagos FXD GMT

Ref. m2542gxx7nu-0002
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,475MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT
Glycine

Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT

4 variantsAirman Contemporary Bronze GMT
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,000MSRP
—Used
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Linde Werdelin 3 Timer Black Dial
Linde Werdelin

3 Timer Black Dial

44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,714MSRP
—Used
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Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm

8 variantsSpeedmaster
42mm·Manual
$7,400MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Superocean Heritage 57
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57

2 variantsSuperocean Heritage
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,250MSRP
—Used
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer GMT Worldtimer 43mm
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer GMT Worldtimer 43mm

7 variantsSeamaster Aqua Terra 150M
43mm·Automatic·150m WR
$10,900MSRP
—Used
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Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph
Bremont

Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph

6 variantsTerra Nova
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,700MSRP
—Used
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Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Far Cry® 6 Limited Edition
Hamilton

Khaki Field Titanium Far Cry® 6 Limited Edition

42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,195MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Converter Auto

2 variantsKhaki Aviation Converter Auto
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,345MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze

2 variantsKhaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze
43mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,795MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variantsTelemeter 1938
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
—Used
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Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

2 variantsT-Race
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$875MSRP
—Used
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Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher Ward

C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage

Ref. C65-38A3H3-S00K1-B0
43.7mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,615MSRP
—Used
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Longines LEGEND DIVER 42
Longines

LEGEND DIVER 42

4 variantsLegend Diver
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,850MSRP
—Used
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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher Ward
Sealander

C63 Sealander GMT

4 variantsSealander
42mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,675MSRP
—Used
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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPM

41mm·Manual
$780MSRP
—Used
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Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition
Oris
Big Crown

Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition

4 variantsBig Crown
40mm·Automatic
$2,700MSRP
—Used
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TAG Heuer Connected
TAG Heuer

Connected

5 variantsConnected
45mm·Automatic
$1,750MSRP
—Used
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Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Arctic Steel Navigator

41mm·Quartz
$1,000MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm
Omega

Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm

5 variantsSeamaster
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$15,700MSRP
—Used
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Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm

3 variantsSpeedmaster
44.25mm·Automatic·100m WR
$12,600MSRP
—Used
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Rolex Sky-Dweller
Rolex

Sky-Dweller

10 variantsSky-Dweller
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$17,750MSRP
—Used
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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport

Ref. CBU5080.FT6272
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$39,350MSRP
—Used
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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport Th Carbonspring
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport Th Carbonspring

Ref. CBU5091.FT6305
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

8 variantsSeamaster Diver 300M
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$16,600MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Top Time B21 Ford Mustang
Breitling

Top Time B21 Ford Mustang

Ref. NB21251A/L594/645X/E18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$51,500MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Avi 1953 Edition
Breitling
Classic Avi

Avi 1953 Edition

2 variantsClassic Avi
41mm·Manual
$27,150MSRP
—Used
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Hublot Big Bang Original Unico Titanium 43mm
Hublot

Big Bang Original Unico Titanium 43mm

2 variantsBig Bang
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$20,400MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Top Time B01
Breitling

Top Time B01

Ref. RB01761A1Q1X1
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$23,900MSRP
—Used
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Bremont Altitude Chronograph
Bremont

Altitude Chronograph

4 variantsAltitude
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,300MSRP
—Used
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Bremont Longitude Limited Edition
Bremont

Longitude Limited Edition

3 variantsLongitude
40mm·Automatic
$18,100MSRP
—Used
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