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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41vsHamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono

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Aviator 8 Automatic 41
BreitlingAviator 8 Automatic 41
MSRP $4,750
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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.

Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono for its impressive craftsmanship, details, and overall finish, noting sharp edges on the mixed brushed and polished lugs that give it a premium look and a refined yet bold presence. The watch offers an improved 60-hour power reserve and increased precision. However, its pushers are noted as being chunky. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono highly for its premium finishing and refined presence on the wrist.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator 8 Automatic 4141mm
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Aviator 8 Automatic 4138h
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono40h
Water Resistance
Aviator 8 Automatic 41100m
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
MSRP
Aviator 8 Automatic 41$4,750
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Mechanical
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
10.74mm
14.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
H-21
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$2,225
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