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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41vsCWC 6BB-WR

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6BB-WR
CWC6BB-WR
MSRP $1,875
What people say

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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.

CWC 6BB-WR

The CWC 6BB-WR is widely praised for its legible matte black dial, strong lume, and crisp chronograph operation. Owners and reviewers note its military heritage and rugged, confidence-inspiring build with a screw-down crown and pushers. The Sellita SW510 BH b automatic movement kept time within COSC range in testing. However, its 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make it wear large, and the cam-lever movement lacks the satisfying click of a column wheel. Fixed bars limit strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 6BB-WR highly for its legible dial and robust pilot chronograph design at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator 8 Automatic 4141mm
6BB-WR42mm
Power Reserve
Aviator 8 Automatic 4138h
6BB-WR40h
Water Resistance
Aviator 8 Automatic 41100m
6BB-WR100m
MSRP
Aviator 8 Automatic 41$4,750
6BB-WR$1,875

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Mechanical
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
10.74mm
14.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
21mm
49mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
CWC 6BB-WR
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Sellita SW510
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$1,875
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