Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40vsOrient Symphony IV
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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.
Premier Automatic Day Date 40
Symphony IV
Diameter
40mm
41.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.3mm
Thickness
11.4mm
lowest
11.7mm
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
38h
40h
highest
MSRP
$5,950
$325
lowest
Movement
Breitling 45
Orient F6722
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony IV for its excellent value, refined appearance, and in-house automatic movement. Some owners note it wears smaller than its 41.6mm case size, and one owner reports accuracy of about -20 seconds per day. A preference exists for darker dial variants, and some wish for a smaller case size option. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony IV highly for its impressive finishing and value at its price point.
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