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Bremont ionBirdvsSternglas Naos XL Automatik

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Naos XL Automatik
Water Resistance
ionBird
Naos XL Automatik50m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Naos XL Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$463

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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.

Sternglas Naos XL Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik as an amazing and best affordable automatic Bauhaus watch for its price. However, some owners find the 42mm case size too large, with one describing it as resembling a "flying saucer" on a 7.25-inch wrist, and another noting its unsuitability for a predominantly white dial. The Miyota movement is described as just okay. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik highly for its value proposition as an affordable Bauhaus automatic.

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