AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited EditionvsBreitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41

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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.

AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition at true scale

Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition

Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 at true scale

Aviator 8 Automatic 41

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

n/a

10.7mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$465

lowest

$4,750

Movement

Automatic

Breitling Caliber 17

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
n/a
10.74mm
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
n/a
Breitling Caliber 17
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$465
$4,750
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Reviews

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

AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition

Owners are divided on the AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition's design, with one calling it "horrible" and another a "very, very much more meticulous design" than previous iterations, though still considered too busy and large by some. The watch features an automatic movement with a 24-hour GMT function, a 42mm diameter, and a 16mm thickness. Owners express concern over the high resale prices, with one stating they would not pay 10,000 lira and another questioning the value at 33,000 lira for a limited edition from AVI-8 or Spinnaker. Overall, owners find the AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition to be a polarizing design with significant concerns regarding its perceived value at current resale prices.

Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41

Owners widely praise the Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 for its comfortable 41mm size and slim profile, making it highly wearable. Reviewers note its classic aviation-inspired design with an unobtrusive date window and Arabic numerals. The watch is also commended for its smooth bezel action and value, particularly on the grey market. One owner reported their Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 achieved COSC-level accuracy, running within 2 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 for its blend of heritage design, comfortable wearability, and strong value proposition.