Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41vsFarer Pilot Series II

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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.

Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 at true scale

Aviator 8 Automatic 41

Farer Pilot Series II at true scale

Pilot Series II

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

43mm

Thickness

10.7mm

lowest

10.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

38h

56h

highest

MSRP

$4,750

$1,350

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Sellita SW300-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
10.74mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
43mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$1,350
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Reviews

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

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.

Farer Pilot Series II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 40mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the price steep for a grade 2 titanium watch. Opinions are divided on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing, and one owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. Overall, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its modern take on the flieger watch with unique dial designs and excellent wearability.