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Breitling Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43vsHorage Tourbillon 2

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What people say

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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.

Horage Tourbillon 2

Owners and reviewers highlight the Horage Tourbillon 2's COSC-certified K-TOU movement, featuring a 120-hour power reserve and silicon components, with the tourbillon itself celebrated as a display of engineering as art. The watch is available in various materials and dial options, including Grand Feu enamel and a unique blue pattern. Pre-order prices begin at CHF 8,990 for steel and CHF 20,470 for white gold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Horage Tourbillon 2 highly for its impressive movement engineering and artistic presentation of the tourbillon at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 4343mm
Tourbillon 241mm
Power Reserve
Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 4370h
Tourbillon 2120h
Water Resistance
Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43100m
Tourbillon 2100m
MSRP
Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43$9,550
Tourbillon 2$10,080

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Mechanical
Dress
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
14.55mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
No
Dial Color
Meteorite
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling B35
Horage K-TOU
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
70h
120h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Tourbillon

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,550
$10,080
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