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

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Measurements
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Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Curtiss Warhawk

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport Th Carbonspring
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
14.0mm
lowest
15.4mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
70h
highest
65h
MSRP
$9,050
n/a
Movement
Breitling B01
TAG Heuer TH20-61
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport Th Carbonspring is praised for its striking forged carbon case and dial, modernist tourbillon, and the in-house TH20-61 automatic movement featuring a carbon hairspring for enhanced shock and magnetic resistance. Despite its 44mm size, reviewers note the lightweight carbon construction and soft rubber strap contribute to surprising comfort, though some find the monochrome aesthetic subdued compared to other Carrera models. The watch is considered a bold, complex statement piece, offering a unique complication at its price point of 25,500 CHF. One owner describes it as a perfect fit for a daily class/sport watch. Reviewers highlight the surprisingly restrained skeleton dial and mention a titanium version with a forged carbon bezel as a sharp, modern option. Some users found the busy dial's legibility questionable, while others found it easy to tell the time. The case thickness is noted as 15.4mm.
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