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Bremont ionBirdvsPagani Design PD-1780

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
PD-1780
Pagani DesignPD-1780
MSRP $111

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
PD-178040mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
PD-178040h
Water Resistance
ionBird
PD-1780100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
PD-1780$111

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI VH88
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$111

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1780

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1780 for its stunning appearance and exceptional value, with many highlighting its flawless dial surfaces and impressive finishing at its $70 price point. The watch is noted for its decent to impressive lume, and the Seiko VH88 quartz movement provides a 4-beat-per-second sweeping seconds hand. However, a recurring point of contention among owners is the numeral arrangement, particularly the "3" and "4" o'clock positions, which some find disorienting or less appealing. One owner also noted weak lume on their example. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1780 highly for its value and aesthetics, despite some reservations about dial design elements.

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