Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Curtiss WarhawkvsTAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche Rallye

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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 Chronosprint X Porsche Rallye at true scale

Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche Rallye

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Thickness

14.0mm

lowest

14.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

70h

80h

highest

MSRP

$9,050

lowest

$10,650

Movement

Breitling B01

TAG Heuer TH20-08

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
13.97mm
14.9mm
Lug Width
n/a
22.1mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
TAG Heuer TH20-08
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,050
$10,650
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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 Chronosprint X Porsche Rallye

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche Rallye for its storytelling capabilities, unique accelerating chronograph seconds display that mimics Porsche 911 acceleration, and excellent finishing. Reviewers highlight the shimmery dial with red accents, the Porsche dashboard-inspired elements, and the TH20-08 automatic movement with an 80-hour power reserve, noting the rotor is styled after a Porsche steering wheel. Some owners find the $10k price point high, with one noting a date alignment issue at this price. Reviewers mention the specialized complication can be confusing initially and its uneven motion is impractical for regular use, while one owner notes a date window at 6:00 disrupts dial symmetry. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche Rallye highly for its unique storytelling complication and excellent finishing.