Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36vsBreitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38


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Measurements
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Chronomat Automatic 36

Super Chronomat Automatic 38
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9.7mm
lowest
11.9mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
42h
highest
38h
MSRP
$12,200
lowest
$24,900
Movement
Breitling 10
Breitling Caliber 17
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 for its comfortable 36mm size, excellent fit and finish, and distinctive dials, particularly the blue and green options. The Rouleaux bracelet is frequently highlighted as a standout feature, noted for its comfort and appealing contrast between brushed and polished elements. Reviewers and owners alike find the watch versatile and a stylish alternative to other luxury watches, with some appreciating the color-matched date wheel and anti-reflective coating. Some owners question its marketing as a women's watch, seeing it as a great unisex option, and one reviewer noted the small diamonds on the dial as an afterthought. The $10,950 price was considered a stretch by one reviewer, citing the unnamed bezel gems and strap. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 highly for its comfortable wearability and distinctive design, with the bracelet and dial colors being key reasons for its appeal.
Owners praise the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its unique 38mm size, beautiful dial, highly polished case and bracelet, and glistening Tungsten bezel. One owner experienced significant accuracy and power reserve issues requiring multiple service trips, preferring another Chronomat model for better performance. The Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 has a 42-hour power reserve and a caution against setting the time backward between 8 AM and 3 PM. On balance, owners rate the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 highly for its distinctive styling and finishing, despite isolated reports of accuracy issues.
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