Breitling Navitimer AutomaticvsMaurice de Mauriac Chrono Modern Paris Dakar „Oasis Rally Team“

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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.

Breitling Navitimer Automatic at true scale

Navitimer Automatic

Maurice de Mauriac Chrono Modern Paris Dakar „Oasis Rally Team“ at true scale

Chrono Modern Paris Dakar „Oasis Rally Team“

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

10mm

n/a

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$5,550

$4,700

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Valjoux 7750

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Valjoux 7750
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,550
$4,700
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Breitling Navitimer Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Navitimer Automatic 41 for its gorgeous aesthetics, particularly its stunning dials and historically appealing design, finding it a versatile daily wear that is comfortable on the wrist due to its slim profile. The watch is noted for its legibility and the practical, albeit sometimes confusing, utility of its slide rule bezel. Owners report accurate timekeeping, with one seeing +4 seconds per day. Concerns exist regarding the 30m water resistance, with advice to avoid water contact, though confidence in the watch's long-term durability and heirloom potential is high. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Navitimer Automatic 41 highly for its blend of iconic design, wearability, and perceived longevity.

Maurice de Mauriac Chrono Modern Paris Dakar „Oasis Rally Team“

The Maurice de Mauriac Chrono Modern Paris Dakar „Oasis Rally Team“ offers a unique, military-themed design with customizable options and a robust Valjoux 7750 automatic movement. Reviewers praise the legible dial, quality strap, and the overall value and personalized buying experience, with prices starting under $3,000. However, the red-tinted sapphire crystal hampers legibility and lume charging, and the world-timer bezel's utility is questionable. One reviewer criticizes the 50-meter water resistance, deeming it unsuitable for swimming. On balance, reviewers appreciate the customizable aviator-style design and value, despite reservations about the crystal's legibility.