Which is cheaper, the Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 or the Rolex 1908?

At MSRP the Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 is the cheaper of the two at $12,200, against $28,850 for the Rolex 1908 — a $16,650 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 or the Rolex 1908?

The Rolex 1908 wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 or the Rolex 1908?

The Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Rolex 1908.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 or the Rolex 1908?

The Rolex 1908 carries a 67-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36.

What movement does the Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 run compared to the Rolex 1908?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 uses the Breitling 10 and the Rolex 1908 uses the 7140.

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Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36vsRolex 1908

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Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36

U10320101A1U1

MSRP $12,200

Rolex 1908

52508

MSRP $28,850

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chronomat Automatic 3636mm

190839mm

Power Reserve

Chronomat Automatic 3642h

190867h

Water Resistance

Chronomat Automatic 36100m

190850m

MSRP

Chronomat Automatic 36$12,200

1908$28,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

Dial Color

—

Black

Indices

—

Index

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Breitling 10

7140

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

42h

67h

Jewels

Complications

None

Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$12,200

$28,850

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