Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual CalendarvsBreitling Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar

The Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar is noted for its technical complexity, including an instantaneous calendar change, and its emotional resonance. Owners find the 43mm size to be timeless, though some report issues with setting the perpetual calendar and a minute counter subdial malfunction requiring repair. The watch features an ice-blue sunburst dial, a platinum bezel on a stainless steel case, and is priced at $29,000. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar for its technical sophistication and accessible price point for a perpetual calendar chronograph.

Owners widely praise the Breitling Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar's versatile design for casual wear and the eye-catching dial, with one owner appreciating the view of the movement through the open caseback and Breitling's bezel construction. However, some owners find the 44mm case too large, and one owner reported significant accuracy issues ranging from +5 to +20 seconds per day and a power reserve closer to 36 hours, even after service. On balance, owners appreciate the watch's design and build quality, though concerns about case size and timekeeping accuracy are noted by a subset of users.