Breitling Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43vsChristopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT
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Measurements
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Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43
C63 Sealander GMT
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.5mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
150m
highest
Power Reserve
70h
highest
56h
MSRP
$9,550
$1,675
lowest
Movement
Breitling B35
Sellita SW330-2
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT's comfortable wearability, with reviewers noting the slim profile and clean finishing on the Light-catcher case featuring alternating brushed and polished surfaces. Some owners find the gloss white dial's text and indices small, and the orange accents can appear more yellow than desired. The Sellita SW330-2 movement provides caller GMT functionality. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT for its comfortable wearability and case finishing at its price point.
The watch is praised for its value proposition against higher-priced competitors. The bracelet lacked refinement compared to Swiss counterparts.
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