Breitling Navitimer Automatic GMT 41vsCitizen Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone

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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 GMT 41 at true scale

Navitimer Automatic GMT 41

Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone at true scale

Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Thickness

11.7mm

n/a

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

50h

highest

MSRP

$6,450

$1,595

lowest

Movement

Breitling 32

Miyota 9054

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.65mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 32
Miyota 9054
Power Reserve
42h
50h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,450
$1,595
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Reviews

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Breitling Navitimer Automatic GMT 41

Owners widely praise the Breitling Navitimer Automatic GMT 41 for its refined and elegant design, iconic Navitimer aesthetic with a beaded bezel and slide rule, and a less busy dial in a smaller 41mm case. Many appreciate its quality, with one owner comparing it favorably to Omega. The watch is considered a good daily wear due to its slimmer profile and polished case and bracelet. Some owners find the clasp difficult to undo initially, though it reportedly breaks in. While some find the 30m water resistance limiting for a daily watch, others are thrilled with their purchase years later, noting the significant price difference compared to higher-end models. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Navitimer Automatic GMT 41 highly for its iconic design and refined daily wearability at its price point.

Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone

The Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone is praised for its unique gold-tone bracelet with dual finishes and a gradient dial reminiscent of city lights. Reviewers note its 41mm case with short lugs and a chunky, angular silhouette, along with 100 meters of water resistance. The GMT bezel operates silently and clicks hourly, and the lume is considered good. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size too large, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments, a drawback at its price point. The watch uses the Miyota 9054 automatic GMT movement with a local-jumping hour hand. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone for its distinctive aesthetic and GMT functionality, despite some minor bracelet limitations.

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