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Bremont ionBirdvsCIGA Design FALCON

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
FALCON
CIGA DesignFALCON
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
FALCON43.5mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
FALCON40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
FALCON50m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
FALCON$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
43.5mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Carbon
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova, Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-02
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$499

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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.

CIGA Design FALCON

The CIGA Design FALCON is noted for its distinctive skeletonized dial and slim 11mm steel case. Owners highlight the unique back-to-front skeleton design, allowing the Caliber CD-02 movement to be viewed from all angles, and the comfortable H-linked bracelet. Reviewers praise its well-executed honeycomb dial and 36mm case size, though some find the 3-6-9 numeral layout too derivative. It is powered by the Miyota 90S5 caliber and offers 100m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design FALCON for its innovative skeletonization and vintage-inspired design at its price point.

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