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Breitling Premier Automatic 40vsSchofield Light

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Breitling Premier Automatic 40

The Breitling Premier Automatic 40 is widely regarded as an underrated timepiece, praised for its attractive anthracite dial and elegant, vintage-inspired styling. Reviewers note its 40mm steel case and 100m water resistance. The watch is priced from $4,000 on a strap. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 a highly attractive watch with elegant styling.

Schofield Light

The Schofield Light is praised for its thoughtful, nonconformist design, featuring a unique, organic, lug-less case and a clean printed dial. Reviewers note its material quality and elegant utilitarianism, with a sandblasted case and 200m water resistance. The Seiko NH34A GMT movement is a practical, albeit common, choice, though the GMT hand lacks a 24-hour scale and the dial omits a minute track. Some find the case design wears large for its dimensions. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Schofield Light for its unique aesthetic and utilitarian design at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Premier Automatic 4040mm
Light40mm
Power Reserve
Premier Automatic 4038h
Light44h
Water Resistance
Premier Automatic 40100m
Light200m
MSRP
Premier Automatic 40$5,600
Light$3,725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Sport
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Thickness
11.36mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 37
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
38h
44h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,600
$3,725
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