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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41vsBreitling Top Time Deus

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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 Top Time Deus

Owners widely praise the Breitling Top Time Deus for its striking dial colors and retro racing chronograph styling, with many falling in love with its aesthetic in person and calling it a great first automatic watch. Some owners note the dial color is an off-white that shifts between cream and white depending on lighting, and the "Deus" text is less bold than expected. One owner finds the long lugs a drawback, while another points out the lack of anti-magnetic properties. The Breitling Top Time Deus features a Breitling 23 automatic movement, a 41mm case, and 30m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Top Time Deus highly for its unique styling and vibrant dial at the price point.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4141mm
Top Time Deus41mm
Power Reserve
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4138h
Top Time Deus48h
Water Resistance
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41100m
Top Time Deus30m
MSRP
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41$4,750
Top Time Deus$1,500

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.19mm
14.27mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
Breitling 23
Power Reserve
38h
48h
Jewels
0
27
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$1,500
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