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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41vsRGM Watches Model 222-RR

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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.

RGM Watches Model 222-RR

RGM Watches Model 222-RR is praised for its historically inspired design, featuring a tilted Ferguson-style Grand Feu enamel dial and a vintage Hamilton pocket watch caliber. Owners note the 41mm case wears well on an 18.5cm wrist, despite its substantial lug-to-lug measurement. The watch utilizes a Hamilton 921 manual-wind movement, and RGM produces approximately 40 annually, facing challenges sourcing original Hamilton movements for restoration. Overall, enthusiasts praise the RGM Watches Model 222-RR for its charming, historically inspired design and hand-finished components.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator 8 Automatic 4141mm
Model 222-RR41mm
Power Reserve
Aviator 8 Automatic 4138h
Model 222-RR40h
Water Resistance
Aviator 8 Automatic 41100m
Model 222-RR50m
MSRP
Aviator 8 Automatic 41$4,750
Model 222-RR$8,950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Thickness
10.74mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
21mm
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

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Hamilton 921 or 923
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$8,950
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