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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 $15,850
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 Super Chronomat Automatic 38

Owners find the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 on a rouleaux bracelet works well, though some note the case feels substantial and wish for bracelet micro-adjustment. One owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch running between +5 to +20 seconds per day or -30 seconds per day, and an inconsistent power reserve around 36 hours, requiring two service visits. Overall, owners are split on the 38mm sizing, with some finding it ideal and others preferring larger cases.

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$15,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Mechanical
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
12.28mm
11.88mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Rose Gold
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
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
$15,850
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