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Breitling Premier Automatic 40vsanOrdain Model 3 Method

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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.

anOrdain Model 3 Method

Owners widely report the anOrdain Model 3 Method's dial is unique, deep, and colorful, with a textured surface that plays with light. Reviewers praise its craftsmanship and elegant case, noting a slim 39mm profile. Some owners find the skinny lugs less appealing, and one forum member preferred the dial typography of an earlier model and disliked the Model 3 case. While no longer considered a value proposition due to price increases, the quality is deemed worth the cost. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 3 Method highly for its unique dial and elegant case craftsmanship.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Premier Automatic 4040mm
Model 3 Method39mm
Power Reserve
Premier Automatic 4038h
Model 3 Method56h
Water Resistance
Premier Automatic 40100m
Model 3 Method50m
MSRP
Premier Automatic 40$5,600
Model 3 Method$4,693

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.36mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Model 3 Method

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 37
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,600
$4,693
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