Breitling Navitimer Automatic GMT 41vsRolex Sky-Dweller

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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

Rolex Sky-Dweller at true scale

Sky-Dweller

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Thickness

11.7mm

n/a

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

72h

highest

MSRP

$6,450

lowest

$51,400

Movement

Breitling 32

Rolex 9002

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.65mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
Stainless steel
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 32
Rolex 9002
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
0
40
Complications
GMT
GMT, Annual Calendar, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,450
$51,400
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Reviews

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

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.

Rolex Sky-Dweller

Owners widely praise the Rolex Sky-Dweller for its exceptionally good fit and finish, irreproachable attention to detail, and unique, well-executed annual calendar and dual-time zone complications, with many considering it Rolex's most complicated watch and a great value. Some owners find the 42mm case too large or top-heavy, particularly on smaller wrists, while others report it wears surprisingly well. Availability from authorized dealers is a significant issue, with long wait times for popular configurations. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Sky-Dweller highly for its unique complications and build quality, despite some reservations about its size.