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Bremont ionBirdvsPinion Pure Steel

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

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

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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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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