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Bremont ionBirdvsChristopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
Water Resistance
ionBird
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Black
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL Old Radium

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
56h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$1,710

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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 C65 Aquitaine GMT

The Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT is widely praised for its stunning design, with reviewers and owners highlighting the "Beach Sand" dial and deep blue ceramic bezel, noting it offers vintage vibes with modern capability. The box-sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance are also frequently mentioned as strong points, along with its suitability for travel due to its lightweight and rugged build. The Sellita SW330-2 movement powers the watch, functioning as an office GMT with the date positioned at 6 o'clock for visual balance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT highly for its exceptional design and robust vintage-inspired aesthetic at its price point.

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