Which is cheaper, the Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 or the Bremont Broadsword?

At MSRP the Bremont Broadsword is the cheaper of the two at $3,850, against $4,750 for the Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 — a $900 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 or the Bremont Broadsword?

The Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Bremont Broadsword — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 or the Bremont Broadsword?

The Bremont Broadsword carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41.

What movement does the Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 run compared to the Bremont Broadsword?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 uses the Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base) and the Bremont Broadsword uses the BE-95-2AV.

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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41vsBremont Broadsword

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41

A17315101C1X3

MSRP $4,750

Bremont Broadsword

broadsword-recon

MSRP $3,850

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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