Breitling Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43vsElliot Brown SOFCOM Holton automatic GMT
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Measurements
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Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43
SOFCOM Holton automatic GMT
Diameter
43mm
43mm
Thickness
14.6mm
14mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
Power Reserve
70h
highest
40h
MSRP
$9,550
$890
lowest
Movement
Breitling B35
Seiko NH35
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
4 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 Elliot Brown SOFCOM Holton automatic GMT as an excellent travel companion. Some owners note the date window placement is a fair critique, positioned to avoid clutter and only partially obscured by the GMT hand. The dial lume is considered lackluster by one owner, possibly due to the vintage aesthetic influencing the choice of Super-LumiNova. Overall, owners rate the Elliot Brown SOFCOM Holton automatic GMT highly for its utility as a travel companion.
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