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Bremont ionBirdvsBremont Terra Nova 38

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Terra Nova 38
BremontTerra Nova 38
MSRP $3,050

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Terra Nova 3838mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Terra Nova 3840h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Terra Nova 38100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Terra Nova 38$3,050

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
10.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ENG300

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$3,050

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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.

Bremont Terra Nova 38

The Bremont Terra Nova 38 is widely praised for its unique geometric cushion case, featuring a combination of finishes, and its crisp, legible dial with luminous numerals and a gold seconds hand. Owners appreciate the quick-release bracelet. However, the movement's 38-hour power reserve and plain caseback engraving are considered uninspired for the price by some. One reviewer would have preferred a screw-down crown and caseback for a rugged field watch, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustment. The Turquoise Limited Edition variant was criticized for its $3,450 price and legibility issues with white numerals on the turquoise dial, though the dial and lume were appreciated by some. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Bremont Terra Nova 38 for its distinctive case design and dial legibility, despite some reservations about the movement finishing and bracelet adjustability.

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