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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41vsBreitling Premier Automatic 40

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Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41
BreitlingAviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41
MSRP $4,750
Premier Automatic 40
BreitlingPremier Automatic 40
MSRP $5,600
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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41

Owners widely praise the Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41 for its manageable 41mm case size, a welcome departure from larger traditional chronographs, and its simpler, less busy dial design. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its comfortable, slim profile, and the well-engineered, smooth rotating bezel that evokes aviation heritage. The watch is also noted for offering a day-date complication with a fully spelled-out day, a feature uncommon in its price range, and many find its vibrant lume and classic styling make it a great everyday watch. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner noting regulation to within 2 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41 highly for its practical size, refined dial, and compelling day-date complication.

Breitling Premier Automatic 40

The Breitling Premier Automatic 40 is widely regarded as an underrated timepiece, praised for its attractive anthracite dial and elegant, vintage-inspired styling. Reviewers note its 40mm steel case and 100m water resistance. The watch is priced from $4,000 on a strap. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 a highly attractive watch with elegant styling.

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4141mm
Premier Automatic 4040mm
Power Reserve
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4138h
Premier Automatic 4038h
Water Resistance
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41100m
Premier Automatic 40100m
MSRP
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41$4,750
Premier Automatic 40$5,600

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.19mm
11.36mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
Breitling 37
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$5,600
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