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Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40vsTudor 1926 39mm Automatic

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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.

Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic for its gorgeous appearance in person and excellent value, feeling they receive more than they pay for. It is considered a versatile everyday watch, suitable as a dress watch with 330 ft water resistance. Some owners note the 39mm Tudor 1926 wears larger than its stated size due to its small bezel and big dial, though it feels perfect on wrists just under 7 inches. One reviewer notes the Tudor 1926 Luna variant features a moonphase complication and uses a Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Premier Automatic Day Date 4040mm
1926 39mm Automatic39mm
Power Reserve
Premier Automatic Day Date 4038h
1926 39mm Automatic38h
Water Resistance
Premier Automatic Day Date 40100m
1926 39mm Automatic100m
MSRP
Premier Automatic Day Date 40$5,950
1926 39mm Automatic$2,575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.41mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
15mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
T601
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,950
$2,575
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