Breitling Navitimer AutomaticvsPitzmann Watches Pitzmann III

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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

Pitzmann Watches Pitzmann III at true scale

Pitzmann III

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.5mm

Thickness

10mm

lowest

13.3mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

45h

highest

MSRP

$5,550

n/a

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Seiko 8R48

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
13.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Seiko 8R48
Power Reserve
38h
45h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,550
n/a
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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.

Pitzmann Watches Pitzmann III

The Pitzmann Watches Pitzmann III is widely praised for its exceptional value, with owners frequently highlighting its build quality, finishing, and attractive design that offers vintage racing aesthetics. The Seiko 8R48 automatic chronograph movement is a key feature, noted for its column wheel and vertical clutch. Owners appreciate its slim 13.6mm thickness, a rarity in its category. The ice blue and Tiffany blue dial variants have proven particularly popular, selling out quickly. However, some owners express a desire for a boxed sapphire crystal instead of a flat one and a lack of an exhibition caseback. The bracelet is criticized by multiple users for its absence of micro-adjustments, necessitating the use of half links for a proper fit. Lume is described as unremarkable by one reviewer, and the red date font is a point of contention for those who find it too reminiscent of a Daytona homage.