Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40vsFarer ARCHIVE X SHOWROOM WATCHES

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Measurements

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

Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40 at true scale

Premier Automatic Day Date 40

Farer ARCHIVE X SHOWROOM WATCHES at true scale

ARCHIVE X SHOWROOM WATCHES

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

11.4mm

10.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

38h

68h

highest

MSRP

$5,950

$650

lowest

Movement

Breitling 45

La Joux-Perret G101

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.41mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
38h
68h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,950
$650
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Reviews

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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 perceived value. The anthracite dial is noted as a specific attractive feature. Some owners expressed a desire for an in-house movement over the Breitling 45. On balance, owners view the Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40 as an underrated watch appreciated for its simple, elegant aesthetic.

Farer ARCHIVE X SHOWROOM WATCHES

Owners widely praise Farer ARCHIVE X SHOWROOM WATCHES for its coherent, colorful, and funky designs, with many highlighting the vibrant dial colors, 3D dial texture, and quality leather straps. The 39.5mm case size and short lug-to-lug length contribute to good wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement is considered an advantage over some competitors. Some owners find the rotor noisy and the winding action loose, and one reported a watch magnetized and running fast before demagnetization, which resolved to -2 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate Farer ARCHIVE X SHOWROOM WATCHES highly for its thoughtful designs and value at its price point.

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