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Bremont ionBirdvsMaen Manhattan 40

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Manhattan 4040mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Manhattan 4040h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Manhattan 40100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Manhattan 40$799

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
M3.1.1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$799

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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.

Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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