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Breitling Premier Automatic 40vsTAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5

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Premier Automatic 40
BreitlingPremier Automatic 40
MSRP $5,600
Connected Calibre E5
TAG HeuerConnected Calibre E5
MSRP $1,600
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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.

TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5

Owners widely criticize the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 for its high price, with some finding its components and assembly not justified by the $2000 cost. Several owners report significant issues with battery drain, with Wear OS identified as a primary culprit, and some experience frequent bugs and software update problems, leading to regret over their purchase. One owner noted the lume on the mechanical module lasts only about five minutes. On balance, owners rate the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 poorly due to its high price and reliability concerns.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Premier Automatic 4040mm
Connected Calibre E540mm
Power Reserve
Premier Automatic 4038h
Connected Calibre E5
Water Resistance
Premier Automatic 40100m
Connected Calibre E550m
MSRP
Premier Automatic 40$5,600
Connected Calibre E5$1,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.36mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
RUBBER
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Breitling 37
Calibre E5
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,600
$1,600
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