Which is cheaper, the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Longines MASTER COLLECTION is the cheaper of the two at $2,550, against $5,600 for the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 — a $3,050 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Breitling Premier Automatic 40 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Breitling Premier Automatic 40.

What movement does the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 run compared to the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 uses the Breitling 37 and the Longines MASTER COLLECTION uses the Longines L888.

Breitling Premier Automatic 40vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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Breitling Premier Automatic 40

Ref. A37340351B1P1·MSRP $5,600

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Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Ref. L2.793.4.09.6·MSRP $2,550

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The measurements

Sized up.

Catalogue photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimetre scale.

Premier Automatic 40

MASTER COLLECTION

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

n/a

46.8mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

11.4mm

9.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

38h

72h

highest

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$5,600

$2,550

lowest

Movement

What drives the hands.

Breitling 37

Longines L888

Spec

Premier Automatic 40

MASTER COLLECTION

Case

5 specs

Thickness

11.36mm

9.35mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.8mm

Lug Width

n/a

21mm

Finish

Stainless steel

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

n/a

Green

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Breitling 37

Longines L888

Power Reserve

38h

72h

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,600

$2,550

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side.

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Breitling Premier Automatic 40

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.

From video reviewers

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.

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Longines MASTER COLLECTION

The Longines Master Collection is widely praised for its excellent value, with owners and reviewers highlighting its attractive finishing and classic, dressy styling. The L893 caliber offers a 72-hour power reserve, and the collection includes models with complications like annual calendars and moon phase chronographs at competitive prices. Some owners note that the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments for a perfect fit, and one reviewer found the case finishing homogenous with pushers that felt cheap. The Master Collection Chronograph is noted for its excellent fit and finish and vintage theme, while the Small Seconds variant's dial features engraved Breguet numerals but the subdial cuts off the "7" asymmetrically, and its case is considered slightly thicker than ideal. One owner reported the moon phase setting mechanism on their chronograph may require service, and the Annual Calendar variant has 30m water resistance.

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