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Breitling Galactic 36 AutomaticvsBreitling Premier Automatic 40

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Galactic 36 Automatic
BreitlingGalactic 36 Automatic
MSRP $10,900
Premier Automatic 40
BreitlingPremier Automatic 40
MSRP $5,600
What people say

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Breitling Galactic 36 Automatic

Owners praise the mother-of-pearl dial as beautiful and classy, and the 36mm case is noted as a good mid-size fit for a 16.5cm wrist, with a lug-to-lug length around 45-46mm. On balance, owners find the Breitling Galactic 36 Automatic to be a well-proportioned and attractive watch.

Breitling Premier Automatic 40

The Breitling Premier Automatic 40 is widely regarded as an underrated timepiece, praised for its attractive anthracite dial and elegant, vintage-inspired styling. Reviewers note its 40mm steel case and 100m water resistance. The watch is priced from $4,000 on a strap. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 a highly attractive watch with elegant styling.

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Galactic 36 Automatic36mm
Premier Automatic 4040mm
Power Reserve
Galactic 36 Automatic42h
Premier Automatic 4038h
Water Resistance
Galactic 36 Automatic100m
Premier Automatic 40100m
MSRP
Galactic 36 Automatic$10,900
Premier Automatic 40$5,600

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
12.28mm
11.36mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel & 18k rose gold
Stainless steel

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,900
$5,600
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