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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41vsBreitling Premier Automatic 40

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Aviator 8 Automatic 41
BreitlingAviator 8 Automatic 41
MSRP $4,750
Premier Automatic 40
BreitlingPremier Automatic 40
MSRP $5,600
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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41

The Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 is widely praised for its wearable 41mm size and slim profile, making it comfortable under sleeves. Owners appreciate its classic styling, unobtrusive date window at six o'clock, and the overall feel, with some noting it stands out as a military-style watch. The bezel is described as looking better in person, and the watch features a sapphire crystal with AR coating. Accuracy is reported within 2 seconds per day by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 highly for its comfortable, slim wearability and classic aviation-inspired design at its price point.

Breitling Premier Automatic 40

The Breitling Premier Automatic 40 is widely regarded as an underrated timepiece, praised for its attractive anthracite dial and elegant, vintage-inspired styling. Reviewers note its 40mm steel case and 100m water resistance. The watch is priced from $4,000 on a strap. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 a highly attractive watch with elegant styling.

At a glance

4 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator 8 Automatic 4141mm
Premier Automatic 4040mm
Power Reserve
Aviator 8 Automatic 4138h
Premier Automatic 4038h
Water Resistance
Aviator 8 Automatic 41100m
Premier Automatic 40100m
MSRP
Aviator 8 Automatic 41$4,750
Premier Automatic 40$5,600

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
10.74mm
11.36mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Breitling 37

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$5,600
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