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Bremont ionBirdvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Pilot
Casual
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
40mm

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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