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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41vsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41
BreitlingAviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41
MSRP $4,750
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
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.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4141mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4138h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41100m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41$4,750
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.19mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
9S66
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$6,100
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