Which is cheaper, the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

At MSRP the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern is the cheaper of the two at $1,995, against $5,600 for the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 — a $3,605 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Breitling Premier Automatic 40 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern carries a 45-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Breitling Premier Automatic 40.

What movement does the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Breitling Premier Automatic 40 runs a automatic caliber (Breitling 37), while the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

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Breitling Premier Automatic 40vsCincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

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Breitling Premier Automatic 40

A37340351B1P1

MSRP $5,600

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Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

MSRP $1,995

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Premier Automatic 4040mm

Mid-Century Modern38mm

Power Reserve

Premier Automatic 4038h

Mid-Century Modern45h

Water Resistance

Premier Automatic 40100m

Mid-Century Modern100m

MSRP

Premier Automatic 40$5,600

Mid-Century Modern$1,995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Domed

AR Coating

—

Underside

Dial Color

—

Silver

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Breitling 37

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,600

$1,995

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