Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Curtiss WarhawkvsTAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport

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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

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport at true scale

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport

Diameter

43mm

44mm

Thickness

14.0mm

lowest

15.1mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

70h

highest

65h

MSRP

$9,050

lowest

$39,350

Movement

Breitling B01

TAG Heuer TH20-09

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
13.97mm
15.1mm
Lug Width
n/a
22.1mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Stainless steel
Titanium coated with black DLC Fine-Brushed/Sand-Blasted

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
TAG Heuer TH20-09
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
65h
Complications
Chronograph
Chronograph, Tourbillon

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,050
$39,350
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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.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport for its beautiful design and the appeal of its tourbillon complication at its price point. Reviewers note the 44mm titanium case with forged carbon bezel is light and comfortable due to the carbon construction and soft rubber strap, making it a good daily class/sport watch. However, the resale value is considered very poor, with a significant drop from new to pre-owned prices. Some find the skeletonized dial and central strap link exaggerate the lug-to-lug distance, and one user questioned the legibility of the time display. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport highly for its unique tourbillon complication and appealing design, despite concerns about its resale value.