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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41vsTAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5

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Aviator 8 Automatic 41
BreitlingAviator 8 Automatic 41
MSRP $4,750
Connected Calibre E5
TAG HeuerConnected Calibre E5
MSRP $1,600
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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.

TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5

Owners widely criticize the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 for its high price, with some finding its components and assembly not justified by the $2000 cost. Several owners report significant issues with battery drain, with Wear OS identified as a primary culprit, and some experience frequent bugs and software update problems, leading to regret over their purchase. One owner noted the lume on the mechanical module lasts only about five minutes. On balance, owners rate the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 poorly due to its high price and reliability concerns.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator 8 Automatic 4141mm
Connected Calibre E540mm
Power Reserve
Aviator 8 Automatic 4138h
Connected Calibre E5
Water Resistance
Aviator 8 Automatic 41100m
Connected Calibre E550m
MSRP
Aviator 8 Automatic 41$4,750
Connected Calibre E5$1,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
10.74mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
RUBBER
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Calibre E5
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$1,600
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