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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41vsIWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

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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.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic as a beautiful, solid, and hard-wearing watch with great lume and a functional bezel. Some owners find it chunky and note that the non-removable bars limit strap options, while one reviewer suggests its utilitarian and angular look, combined with a non-tapering bracelet and substantial weight, indicates a need for evolutionary refinement. The 42mm case feels robust and over-engineered, featuring a unique SafeDive bezel system. The IWC 32111 automatic movement offers a 120-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic well for its robust build and unique bezel system, despite some finding it chunky.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4141mm
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4138h
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic120h
Water Resistance
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41100m
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic300m
MSRP
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41$4,750
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic$6,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.19mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
21mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
32111
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
120h
Jewels
0
21
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$6,700
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