Breitling Premier Automatic 40vsPinion Pure Steel
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Measurements
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Premier Automatic 40
Pure Steel
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Thickness
11.4mm
11mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
38h
45h
highest
MSRP
$5,600
$1,715
lowest
Movement
Breitling 37
Sellita SW261-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Breitling Premier Automatic 40 is widely regarded as an underrated timepiece, praised for its attractive anthracite dial and vintage styling. Owners consider it a favorite, appreciating its elegant presentation within a 40mm steel case. The Breitling Premier Automatic 40 is priced from $4,000 on a strap. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 highly for its attractive dial and elegant vintage styling.
The 40mm steel case with mid-century inspired engraving and short lugs provides a comfortable fit. The time-only movement adheres to a purist, vintage aesthetic. The watch is available on either a leather strap or the Navitimer bracelet.
Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned 38mm case and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists comfortably. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the clear, essential dial design and the refined manual-wind Sellita SW261-1 movement, hand-assembled and regulated in-house. Some owners note the lack of minute markers makes precise minute setting difficult, and one commenter found the white straps on featured models to be unattractive. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Steel highly for its balanced sizing and well-finished manual-wind movement.
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