Awake Watches Son Mài - Frosted Leaf « Royal Blue »vsBreitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40
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Measurements
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Son Mài - Frosted Leaf « Royal Blue »
Premier Automatic Day Date 40
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
n/a
Thickness
11.5mm
11.4mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
MSRP
$3,000
lowest
$5,950
Movement
La Joux-Perret G101
Breitling 45
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners and reviewers widely praise the Awake Watches Son Mài - Frosted Leaf « Royal Blue » for its spectacular, three-dimensional Son Mai lacquer dial with gold leaf, which is described as dazzling and a top-notch stunner. The polished hands and indexes are noted to appear to float above the dial, complemented by subtle blue lume. The watch is housed in a balanced 38mm stainless-steel case and powered by the automatic La Joux-Perret G101 movement. Some owners report positive customer service experiences. One reviewer criticized the default typeface of the "AWAKE" logo.
Owners praise the Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40 for its refined, timeless design and perceived value. The anthracite dial is noted as a specific attractive feature. Some owners expressed a desire for an in-house movement over the Breitling 45. On balance, owners view the Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40 as an underrated watch appreciated for its simple, elegant aesthetic.
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