AV86 1815 ChronographvsBreitling Navitimer Automatic

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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.

AV86 1815 Chronograph at true scale

1815 Chronograph

Breitling Navitimer Automatic at true scale

Navitimer Automatic

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Thickness

11mm

10mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

n/a

$5,550

Movement

Quartz

Breitling Caliber 17

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11mm
10mm
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Finish
n/a
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
n/a

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
n/a
Breitling Caliber 17
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$5,550
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Reviews

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

AV86 1815 Chronograph

Owners widely praise the AV86 1815 Chronograph as gorgeous, with one owner noting its smooth, non-crunchy pushers and another highlighting its attractive dial appearance. The watch features a quartz movement, a 41mm case, and a pleasant leather strap. However, one owner finds the thin, polished steel hands can be challenging to read in glare. On balance, owners rate the AV86 1815 Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and refined chronograph actuation.

Breitling Navitimer Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Navitimer Automatic 41 for its gorgeous aesthetics, particularly its stunning dials and historically appealing design, finding it a versatile daily wear that is comfortable on the wrist due to its slim profile. The watch is noted for its legibility and the practical, albeit sometimes confusing, utility of its slide rule bezel. Owners report accurate timekeeping, with one seeing +4 seconds per day. Concerns exist regarding the 30m water resistance, with advice to avoid water contact, though confidence in the watch's long-term durability and heirloom potential is high. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Navitimer Automatic 41 highly for its blend of iconic design, wearability, and perceived longevity.