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Breitling Premier Automatic 40vsRGM Watches Model 500 GMT

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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.

RGM Watches Model 500 GMT

Owners widely praise the RGM Watches Model 500 GMT for its comfortable wearability, with one owner noting it wears smaller than its 51mm lug-to-lug suggests and another finding it fits perfectly. Reviewers highlight the well-executed sports watch design, featuring a 41mm stainless steel case, a bi-directional GMT bezel, and a matte black dial, powered by a decorated ETA 2893-2 automatic movement. The green dial color exceeded expectations for one owner, who also praised the superb deployment clasp and clean brushed finish, while the strap required no break-in. One owner noted the lack of color on the bezel as a concern. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RGM Watches Model 500 GMT highly for its comfortable fit and well-executed design.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Premier Automatic 4040mm
Model 500 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Premier Automatic 4038h
Model 500 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Premier Automatic 40100m
Model 500 GMT100m
MSRP
Premier Automatic 40$5,600
Model 500 GMT$4,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.36mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 37
RGM-ETA 2893-2
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,600
$4,450
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