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Breitling Galactic 36 AutomaticvsBreitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38

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Galactic 36 Automatic
BreitlingGalactic 36 Automatic
MSRP $10,900
Super Chronomat Automatic 38
BreitlingSuper Chronomat Automatic 38
MSRP $11,100
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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 Super Chronomat Automatic 38

Owners widely praise the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its unique 38mm size, beautiful dial, and highly polished case and bracelet. Some owners, however, note the bracelet would benefit from micro-adjustment for a better fit, and a few express concern that the case feels substantial. One owner reported inconsistent power reserve, barely reaching 36 hours, and poor timekeeping that persisted after service attempts. Overall, owners appreciate the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its striking aesthetics and distinctive sizing, despite some concerns regarding bracelet adjustability and reported timekeeping issues.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Galactic 36 Automatic36mm
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838mm
Power Reserve
Galactic 36 Automatic42h
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838h
Water Resistance
Galactic 36 Automatic100m
Super Chronomat Automatic 38100m
MSRP
Galactic 36 Automatic$10,900
Super Chronomat Automatic 38$11,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Mechanical
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
12.28mm
11.88mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel & 18k rose gold
Stainless steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Breitling 37
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Power Reserve
42h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,900
$11,100
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