Breitling Galactic 36 AutomaticvsBreitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Galactic 36 Automatic
Super Chronomat Automatic 38
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
42h
highest
38h
MSRP
$10,900
lowest
$15,850
Movement
Breitling 37
Breitling Caliber 17
Case
5 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely appreciate the Breitling Galactic 36 Automatic's 36mm case size, finding it a good fit for smaller wrists, with one owner noting it sits well on a 16.5cm wrist and has an estimated lug-to-lug of 45-46mm. The mother-of-pearl and blue dials are described as beautiful and classy. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Galactic 36 Automatic highly for its elegant dial options and comfortable wearability on smaller wrists.
Owners widely report the 38mm case size of the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 is a unique and appealing fit, though some find the case design to be a "chonker." A positive point is the bracelet's rouleaux design, but some owners desire micro-adjustment for a better fit. One owner noted significant accuracy issues and a power reserve closer to 36 hours, requiring multiple service visits. On balance, owners appreciate the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its distinctive size and bracelet design, despite some concerns about case proportions and accuracy.
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