Which is cheaper, the Bremont ionBird or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

At MSRP the Pinion Pure Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $1,715, against $5,800 for the Bremont ionBird — a $4,085 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont ionBird or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Bremont ionBird wears larger at 43mm versus 38mm for the Pinion Pure Bronze — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont ionBird or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Pinion Pure Bronze carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont ionBird.

What movement does the Bremont ionBird run compared to the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Bremont ionBird runs a automatic caliber, while the Pinion Pure Bronze runs a manual (Sellita SW261-1).

Side by side

Bremont ionBirdvsPinion Pure Bronze

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont ionBird

IONBIRDMODEL12020-R-S

MSRP $5,800

Pinion Pure Bronze

pure-bronze-bk

MSRP $1,715

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ionBird43mm

Pure Bronze38mm

Power Reserve

ionBird40h

Pure Bronze45h

Water Resistance

ionBird—

Pure Bronze100m

MSRP

ionBird$5,800

Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW261-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,800

$1,715

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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