Breitling Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43vsBreitling Aviator Super 8 B20 Automatic 46

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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 B35 Automatic Unitime 43 at true scale

Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43

Breitling Aviator Super 8 B20 Automatic 46 at true scale

Aviator Super 8 B20 Automatic 46

Diameter

43mm

46mm

Thickness

14.6mm

14.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

70h

70h

MSRP

$9,550

$5,800

lowest

Movement

Breitling B35

Breitling B20

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
43mm
46mm
Thickness
14.55mm
14.51mm
Lug Width
n/a
23mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Breitling B35
Breitling B20

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,550
$5,800
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Reviews

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

Breitling Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43

Owners widely praise the Breitling Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43 for its simple, legible design and great proportions, with one owner regretting selling theirs. Reviewers note it is a departure from typical Breitling aesthetics, offering an awesome military-style look. The 43mm stainless steel case is powered by the Breitling B35 automatic movement and features an exhibition case back and a bi-directional rotating bezel with 24 cities. One owner found the watch a bit pricey. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43 highly for its unique aesthetic and practical design.

Breitling Aviator Super 8 B20 Automatic 46

Owners widely praise the Breitling Aviator Super 8 B20 Automatic 46 for its clean, military-inspired design, excellent legibility, and practical day-date complication. The watch is noted for its quality understatement and attractive appearance, with one owner highlighting its sweeping seconds hand and another appreciating the well-engineered bezel. The winding action is described as excellent, and accuracy is reported around +1 second per day. However, the Breitling Aviator Super 8 B20 Automatic 46's 46mm case size, combined with a 50mm bezel diameter, raises concerns about wearability for some wrists. Opinions on the lume are divided, with one owner noting vibrant green lume while another describes it as almost nonexistent. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Aviator Super 8 B20 Automatic 46 highly for its attractive design and legibility, despite some reservations about its substantial size.