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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41vsRGM Watches Model 500 GMT

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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 500 GMT

Owners widely praise the RGM Watches Model 500 GMT for its comfortable wearability, with one owner noting it wears smaller than its 51mm lug-to-lug suggests and another finding it fits perfectly. Reviewers highlight the well-executed sports watch design, featuring a 41mm stainless steel case, a bi-directional GMT bezel, and a matte black dial, powered by a decorated ETA 2893-2 automatic movement. The green dial color exceeded expectations for one owner, who also praised the superb deployment clasp and clean brushed finish, while the strap required no break-in. One owner noted the lack of color on the bezel as a concern. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RGM Watches Model 500 GMT highly for its comfortable fit and well-executed design.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator 8 Automatic 4141mm
Model 500 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Aviator 8 Automatic 4138h
Model 500 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Aviator 8 Automatic 41100m
Model 500 GMT100m
MSRP
Aviator 8 Automatic 41$4,750
Model 500 GMT$4,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Mechanical
Thickness
10.74mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
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)
RGM-ETA 2893-2
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$4,450
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