Breitling Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43vsFrederique Constant Manufacture Worldtimer

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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

Frederique Constant Manufacture Worldtimer at true scale

Manufacture Worldtimer

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Thickness

14.6mm

12.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$9,550

$5,395

lowest

Movement

Breitling B35

Frederique Constant FC-718

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
14.55mm
12.55mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B35
Frederique Constant FC-718
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,550
$5,395
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Reviews

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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.

Frederique Constant Manufacture Worldtimer

The Frederique Constant Manufacture Worldtimer is widely praised for its elegant world timer complication offered at an accessible price. Owners express satisfaction with the quality for the cost, with some highlighting its suitability as a travel companion. The in-house FC-718 automatic movement is noted, alongside a 42-hour power reserve. One reviewer mentions a 42mm case size balanced by its thickness, though another source describes a reworked model with a 40mm case and a cleaner dial due to the elimination of the date complication. Some owners find the aesthetics appealing, while one reviewer flags the finishing, dial printing, and applied hour markers as compromises for its budget-friendly nature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Frederique Constant Manufacture Worldtimer highly for its value proposition, offering a sophisticated world timer complication at an attractive price point.

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