Breitling Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43vsRolex GMT-Master II

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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

Rolex GMT-Master II at true scale

GMT-Master II

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Thickness

14.6mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

n/a

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$9,550

$4,500

lowest

Movement

Breitling B35

Rolex 3185

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14.55mm
n/a
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and Polished
Water Resistance
100m
n/a
Caseback
n/a
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B35
Rolex 3185
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,550
$4,500
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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.

Rolex GMT-Master II

Owners widely praise the Rolex GMT-Master II for its aesthetic appeal, with specific admiration for the "Root Beer" variant's Oystersteel and Everose gold combination and black/brown Cerachrom bezel, as well as the black dial with green accents. Some owners find its size and "bling ratio" fitting, with one owner ranking it at the top of their list and another calling it a dream watch. One owner's 2011 GMT-Master II gained approximately 5 seconds per day. The newer grey and black GMT-Master II is noted for offering a more reserved aesthetic with a subtle gradient bezel and green dial text, available on Oyster or Jubilee bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Rolex GMT-Master II highly for its desirable aesthetics and wearability.