Marloe Watch Company AtlanticvsBreitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Marloe Watch Company Atlantic at true scale

Atlantic

Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 at true scale

Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43

Diameter

43mm

43mm

Thickness

15mm

14.0mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

45h

70h

highest

MSRP

$699

lowest

$9,300

Movement

Seiko NE88

Breitling B01

Case

3 specs
Thickness
15mm
13.97mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Finish
n/a
Stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
BGW9 Superluminova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko NE88
Breitling B01
Power Reserve
45h
70h
Jewels
34
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$9,300
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Marloe Watch Company Atlantic

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Atlantic for its case design and execution, featuring curved lugs and a domed sapphire crystal. The bezel action is described as crisp and well-aligned, with solid lume. One owner notes the watch is "pretty chunky" and at the top of their size range. On balance, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Atlantic highly for its distinctive case execution and crisp bezel action.

Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43

Owners widely appreciate the Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43's readable dial with high contrast, and its cleaner aesthetic due to the lack of a tachymeter. The in-house B01 movement is noted for its smooth column-wheel chronograph operation. Some owners find the watch fits well and offers a refined look, with the bidirectional bezel useful for tracking a second timezone. One owner secured the Mosquito Edition for $6,350 after a discount, with others suggesting a target discount of 20-25% and a price range of $5,600-$6,200. However, one owner wished for applied indices at its price point, considering the value not exceptional compared to other luxury brands. On balance, owners rate the Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 highly for its legible dial and smooth chronograph operation.

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