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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41vsBreitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38

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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 Super Chronomat Automatic 38

Owners widely praise the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its unique 38mm size, beautiful dial, and highly polished case and bracelet. Some owners, however, note the bracelet would benefit from micro-adjustment for a better fit, and a few express concern that the case feels substantial. One owner reported inconsistent power reserve, barely reaching 36 hours, and poor timekeeping that persisted after service attempts. Overall, owners appreciate the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its striking aesthetics and distinctive sizing, despite some concerns regarding bracelet adjustability and reported timekeeping issues.

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4141mm
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838mm
Power Reserve
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4138h
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838h
Water Resistance
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41100m
Super Chronomat Automatic 38100m
MSRP
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41$4,750
Super Chronomat Automatic 38$11,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Mechanical
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11.19mm
11.88mm
Lug-to-Lug
21mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
Breitling Caliber 17
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$11,100
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