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Bremont ionBirdvsTudor 1926 28mm Automatic

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
1926 28mm Automatic
Tudor1926 28mm Automatic
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
1926 28mm Automatic28mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
1926 28mm Automatic38h
Water Resistance
ionBird
1926 28mm Automatic100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
1926 28mm Automatic$2,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
28mm
Thickness
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
15mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T201
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$2,400

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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.

Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

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