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Breitling Aviator Super 8 B20 Automatic 46vsTAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5

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Breitling Aviator Super 8 B20 Automatic 46

Owners widely praise the Breitling Aviator Super 8 B20 Automatic 46 for its clean, military-inspired legibility and understated quality. One owner highlights its unobtrusive wearability and sweeping seconds hand, while another appreciates its character and practical day-date complication. The watch features excellent crown action and accuracy around +1 second per day, with lume described as vibrant green when charged by one user, though another notes it is almost nonexistent and lasts only minutes. Some owners consider it a great tool watch for the price, though one noted it was slightly more expensive than their European purchase price. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Aviator Super 8 B20 Automatic 46 highly for its legibility and tool-watch functionality.

TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5

Owners widely criticize the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 for its high price, with some finding its components and assembly not justified by the $2000 cost. Several owners report significant issues with battery drain, with Wear OS identified as a primary culprit, and some experience frequent bugs and software update problems, leading to regret over their purchase. One owner noted the lume on the mechanical module lasts only about five minutes. On balance, owners rate the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 poorly due to its high price and reliability concerns.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator Super 8 B20 Automatic 4646mm
Connected Calibre E540mm
Power Reserve
Aviator Super 8 B20 Automatic 4670h
Connected Calibre E5
Water Resistance
Aviator Super 8 B20 Automatic 4630m
Connected Calibre E550m
MSRP
Aviator Super 8 B20 Automatic 46$5,800
Connected Calibre E5$1,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
14.51mm
14mm
Lug Width
23mm
Finish
Stainless steel
RUBBER
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Breitling B20
TAG Heuer Calibre E5
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
70h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$1,600
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