Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40vsGlycine Combat Classic

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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

Glycine Combat Classic at true scale

Combat Classic

Diameter

40mm

43mm

Thickness

11.4mm

10.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$5,950

$540

lowest

Movement

Breitling 45

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
11.41mm
10.7mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Gold
Indices
n/a
n/a

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
26
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,950
$540
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Reviews

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

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.

Glycine Combat Classic

Owners praise the Glycine Combat Classic line for its quality and finishing relative to price. One owner notes their 42mm Combat Sub has proven durable and accurate despite rough use. However, some owners find the 42mm size to be too large. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Classic line highly for its durability and value.