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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41vsanOrdain Model 2

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Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41
BreitlingAviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41
MSRP $4,750
Model 2
anOrdainModel 2
MSRP $2,673
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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 Model 2

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 2 for its exquisite, handmade Grand Feu enamel dial, often described as liquid-like, and its simple, rugged 36mm steel case. The smooth winding action of the Sellita SW-210 movement is also a frequently cited positive. Some reviewers note the 36mm case wears larger than expected, while others find it perfect for everyday wear and elegant. Criticisms include 5atm water resistance, glare from the sapphire crystal, and the lack of a running seconds hand. One owner expressed a strong desire to reacquire their Model 2 after selling it. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 2 highly for its stunning enamel dial and wearability at the price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4141mm
Model 238mm
Power Reserve
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4138h
Model 242h
Water Resistance
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41100m
Model 250m
MSRP
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41$4,750
Model 2$2,673

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11.19mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Model 2
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
0
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$2,673
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