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Bremont ionBirdvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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