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Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40vsTAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5

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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.

TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5

Owners widely criticize the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 for its high price, with some finding its components and assembly not justified by the $2000 cost. Several owners report significant issues with battery drain, with Wear OS identified as a primary culprit, and some experience frequent bugs and software update problems, leading to regret over their purchase. One owner noted the lume on the mechanical module lasts only about five minutes. On balance, owners rate the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 poorly due to its high price and reliability concerns.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Premier Automatic Day Date 4040mm
Connected Calibre E540mm
Power Reserve
Premier Automatic Day Date 4038h
Connected Calibre E5
Water Resistance
Premier Automatic Day Date 40100m
Connected Calibre E550m
MSRP
Premier Automatic Day Date 40$5,950
Connected Calibre E5$1,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.41mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
RUBBER
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
Calibre E5
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,950
$1,600
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