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Bremont ionBirdvsDryden Chrono Diver Series 1

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Chrono Diver Series 1$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$349

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is a 42mm mechaquartz chronograph featuring a dual-curved sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance. Owners note the VK63 movement's characteristic chronograph hand not resetting perfectly to zero, a trait present on this specific watch. The case exhibits polished chamfers on the upper lugs, and it utilizes Swiss Superluminova BGW9. On balance, owners appreciate the classic case shape and dial design of the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 at its price point, despite the mechaquartz movement's known reset behavior.

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