Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40vsSeiko Presage Style60's

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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

Seiko Presage Style60's at true scale

Presage Style60's

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.2mm

Thickness

11.4mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

38h

41h

highest

MSRP

$5,950

$595

lowest

Movement

Breitling 45

Seiko 4R35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.41mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
0
23
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,950
$595
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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.

Seiko Presage Style60's

The Seiko Presage Style60's is praised for its charming retro aesthetic, featuring a box-shaped crystal, faceted indexes, and applied markers, all within a comfortable 39.5mm case. Reviewers note its affordable price point of €490-€540 and a pleasing bracelet. However, the automatic 4R35 movement's accuracy tolerance of +45/-35 seconds per day is flagged as a potential drawback. On balance, reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Style60's highly for its attractive vintage design and wearability at its price point, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy.

From video reviewers

The retro-inspired design is a key strength. Reviewers question if the features justify the price point.