Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40vsOmega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm

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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

Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm at true scale

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.9mm

Thickness

11.4mm

10.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

38h

55h

highest

MSRP

$5,950

lowest

$10,100

Movement

Breitling 45

Omega 8810

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.41mm
10.77mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.89mm
Lug Width
n/a
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel & Yellow Gold
Finish
Stainless steel
Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
Omega 8810
Power Reserve
38h
55h
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,950
$10,100
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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.

Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm

Owners widely praise the Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm for its textured dial, Art Deco indices, classic linen dial aesthetic, and versatile, low-key design. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its applied Roman numerals, dauphine hands, and dial reminiscent of vintage Omega chronometers, with some finding the bracelet exceptionally comfortable and beautiful. The watch is considered a classy, dressy choice that will age well, offering great design and horological interest at its price point. However, some find the Omega symbol leaning and the date printing high and almost cut off, with one owner noting the '3' marker was not aligned. Others consider the Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm too understated, with one owner noting it was the first time anyone had noticed his watch.