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Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40vsBreitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38

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Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40

Owners praise the Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40 for its refined, timeless design and good value. The anthracite dial is noted as a specific attractive feature. Some owners expressed a preference for an in-house caliber over the Breitling 45 movement. On balance, owners view the Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40 positively, appreciating its understated elegance and value proposition.

Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38

Owners widely praise the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its unique 38mm size, beautiful dial, and highly polished case and bracelet. Some owners, however, note the bracelet would benefit from micro-adjustment for a better fit, and a few express concern that the case feels substantial. One owner reported inconsistent power reserve, barely reaching 36 hours, and poor timekeeping that persisted after service attempts. Overall, owners appreciate the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its striking aesthetics and distinctive sizing, despite some concerns regarding bracelet adjustability and reported timekeeping issues.

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Premier Automatic Day Date 4040mm
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838mm
Power Reserve
Premier Automatic Day Date 4038h
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838h
Water Resistance
Premier Automatic Day Date 40100m
Super Chronomat Automatic 38100m
MSRP
Premier Automatic Day Date 40$5,950
Super Chronomat Automatic 38$11,100

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Mechanical
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.41mm
11.88mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,950
$11,100
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