Breitling Navitimer Automatic GMT 41vsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

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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

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT at true scale

Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Thickness

11.7mm

lowest

12.3mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

42h

48h

highest

MSRP

$6,450

$2,900

lowest

Movement

Breitling 32

Sellita SW330-2

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.65mm
12.25mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
White
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Breitling 32
Sellita SW330-2
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
48h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,450
$2,900
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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.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

Owners praise the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT as a historically significant and underrated homage to the original 1953 model. However, one owner notes that the main hour hand is a 12-hour hand on a 24-hour dial, rendering the bezel function difficult to use, which led to the watch being returned. Overall, owners appreciate the historical significance of the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT, though a functional critique exists regarding the main hour hand's configuration.

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