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Breitling Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43vsBremont Broadsword

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Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43
BreitlingAviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43
MSRP $9,550
Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Breitling Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43

Owners praise the Breitling Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43 for its simple, legible design and great proportions, with one owner regretting its sale. The watch is described as an awesome-looking military-style departure from typical Breitling aesthetics, featuring a 43mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, exhibition case back, and a bi-directional rotating bezel with 24 cities. It is powered by the in-house Breitling B35 automatic movement. Some owners find the model line a bit pricey, though one owner of a sibling model appreciated its slim 11mm thickness and comfortable wearability. The watch features vibrant green lume. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43 highly for its unique military-inspired aesthetic and practical, legible design.

Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 4343mm
Broadsword40mm
Power Reserve
Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 4370h
Broadsword40h
Water Resistance
Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43100m
Broadsword100m
MSRP
Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43$9,550
Broadsword$3,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14.55mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Bronze
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B35 (Manufacture)
BE-95-2AV
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,550
$3,850
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