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Bremont ionBirdvsPhoibos Apollo

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Apollo200m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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