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Bremont ionBirdvsSternglas Sedius

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Sedius
SternglasSedius
MSRP $301

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Sedius40mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Sedius
Water Resistance
ionBird
Sedius50m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI VH31
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$301

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

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