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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41vsanOrdain Fabrik

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Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41
BreitlingAviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41
MSRP $4,750
Fabrik
anOrdainFabrik
MSRP $1,810
What people say

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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.

anOrdain Fabrik

Owners are divided on the anOrdain Fabrik, with some appreciating its value and German-made dial, while others feel it deviates from the brand's core identity. One owner praises the purple lacquer dial as a unique conversation starter. Some commenters find the 38mm size small for larger wrists, preferring a larger option. Overall, owners are split on the anOrdain Fabrik, with its value and dial design being points of appreciation and contention.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4141mm
Fabrik38mm
Power Reserve
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4138h
Fabrik68h
Water Resistance
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41100m
Fabrik50m
MSRP
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41$4,750
Fabrik$1,810

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Mechanical
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11.19mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Fabrik
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
La Joux-Perret G101
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
68h
Jewels
0
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$1,810
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