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Breitling Avi 1953 EditionvsRolex 1908

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Avi 1953 Edition
BreitlingAvi 1953 Edition
MSRP $27,150
1908
Rolex1908
MSRP $28,850
What people say

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Breitling Avi 1953 Edition

The Breitling Avi 1953 Edition is praised as a faithful re-interpretation of its original, with reviewers highlighting its communicative hand-wound Breitling B09 movement and prominent pusher design. Owners find it has character and can be a better personal style fit compared to alternatives. Some may find the fauxtina lume plots a departure from historical accuracy. The Breitling Avi 1953 Edition retails for €7,800 and features a plexi crystal. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Avi 1953 Edition highly for its faithful re-interpretation and distinctive character.

Rolex 1908

Owners widely praise the Rolex 1908 for its slim 39mm case, elegant design, and display caseback showcasing the automatic caliber 7140. Reviewers note its half-domed, half-fluted bezel and 50m water resistance. However, a significant number of owners and reviewers question the Rolex 1908's value proposition, citing its high price point and comparing it unfavorably to competitors, with some suggesting it is overpriced. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Rolex 1908 a visually appealing dress watch but are divided on its value relative to its cost.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Avi 1953 Edition41mm
190839mm
Power Reserve
Avi 1953 Edition70h
190867h
Water Resistance
Avi 1953 Edition30m
190850m
MSRP
Avi 1953 Edition$27,150
1908$28,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Mechanical
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
18k red gold
18kt Yellow Gold
Finish
18k red gold
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Index

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling B09 (Manufacture)
7140
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
67h
Jewels
0
38
Complications
None
Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$27,150
$28,850
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