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Bremont ionBirdvsChristopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Automatic
MSRP $1,430

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
Water Resistance
ionBird
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Blue
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW 200-2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$1,430

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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.

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic for its excellent finishing, on-the-fly micro-adjust bracelet, and GADA versatility, with some calling it their best offering and a bargain. However, the lume is consistently criticized as weak, particularly for its price point. Some owners find the dial's multiple color pops distracting, and one notes the brand's poor aftermarket value retention. On balance, owners rate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic highly for its build quality and versatility at the price.

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