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Bremont ionBirdvsFears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Date Boutique Edition (event)
FearsDate Boutique Edition (event)
MSRP $2,625

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Date Boutique Edition (event)40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Date Boutique Edition (event)15m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
43mm
39.5mm
Thickness
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
15m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$2,625

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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.

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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