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Bremont ionBirdvsVaer Calendar Field

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$189

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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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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