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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41vsBremont Vulcan

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Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41
BreitlingAviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41
MSRP $4,750
Vulcan
BremontVulcan
MSRP $5,150
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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.

Bremont Vulcan

Owners highlight the skeleton hand's striking effect on the dial, noting the Bremont Vulcan includes two sailcloth straps, one in 'RAF Blue' and another in camouflage. The watch features military aviation design cues on its matte black dial and is limited to 250 pieces. Overall, enthusiasts appreciate the unique dial presentation and the inclusion of multiple strap options.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4141mm
Vulcan42mm
Power Reserve
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4138h
Vulcan40h
Water Resistance
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41100m
Vulcan
MSRP
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41$4,750
Vulcan$5,150

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Mechanical
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.19mm
14.9mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$5,150
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