Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Curtiss WarhawkvsOmega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

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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

Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm at true scale

Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

Diameter

43mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44.9mm

Thickness

14.0mm

lowest

14.7mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

70h

highest

52h

MSRP

$9,050

$5,900

lowest

Movement

Breitling B01

Omega 3330

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
13.97mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44.9mm
Lug Width
n/a
18mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
n/a
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Omega 3330
Power Reserve
70h
52h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,050
$5,900
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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.

Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

Owners widely praise the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm for its suitability for smaller wrists and its timeless design with modern touches. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate its automatic movement, with some noting its chronometer-certified accuracy around -1 second per day. The sunburst dial is frequently highlighted as excellent, and the watch is considered by some to look better than the Speedmaster Professional. However, the date adjustment mechanism, requiring a pin, is cited as inconvenient by multiple sources. Some owners also find the watch appears "blingy" in person and note its thickness as a characteristic. Overall, owners rate the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm highly for its wearability on smaller wrists and its appealing design.