Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Curtiss WarhawkvsDuckworth Prestex VALJOUX 7750

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Curtiss Warhawk at true scale

Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Curtiss Warhawk

Duckworth Prestex VALJOUX 7750 at true scale

VALJOUX 7750

Diameter

43mm

43mm

Thickness

14.0mm

lowest

14.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

70h

highest

48h

MSRP

$9,050

$4,950

lowest

Movement

Breitling B01

Valjoux 7750

Case

5 specs
Thickness
13.97mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Valjoux 7750
Power Reserve
70h
48h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,050
$4,950
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Curtiss Warhawk

Owners widely praise the Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Curtiss Warhawk for its exceptional legibility, with high contrast white subdials against an olive drab dial, making it easy to read even while flying. The distinctive aesthetic, particularly with the canvas strap, is noted as a departure from more generic steel or two-tone variants. One owner finds the bezel action to be the best ever, and the dial's color is described as gorgeous and dynamic in varying light. The watch is seen as a refined design that references 1950s pilot watches, offering a cleaner dial appearance with three sub-dials compared to other models. The in-house B01 movement is recommended for the full brand experience. One owner notes the crown operation and warranty registration were initially complex. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Curtiss Warhawk highly for its aviation theme, clear dial, and comfortable strap, which makes them want more Breitlings.

Duckworth Prestex VALJOUX 7750

Owners widely praise the Duckworth Prestex VALJOUX 7750 for its superb pusher and crown precision, with the Valjoux 7750 movement noted for its toughness, reliability, and ease of service. One owner reports feeling the rotor's movement, comparing it to other watches. The Duckworth Prestex VALJOUX 7750 is noted as being fairly thick. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Duckworth Prestex VALJOUX 7750 highly for the reliable and serviceable Valjoux 7750 movement.