Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40vsTudor Royal 38mm
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Measurements
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Premier Automatic Day Date 40
Royal 38mm
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10.4mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
38h
38h
MSRP
$5,950
$2,675
lowest
Movement
Breitling 45
Tudor T601
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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 Tudor Royal 38mm for its exceptional comfort, with one owner noting it feels like a second skin with no sharp edges or hair pulling, and its finishing is considered excellent, surpassing that of some alternatives. The integrated bracelet tapers nicely and wears comfortably, and the 38mm size is optimal for this variant. Some owners find its build quality and wrist feel superior to other luxury brands and consider it underrated. One owner found its bezel atrocious, while another wishes a true white dial option existed. Overall, owners rate the Tudor Royal 38mm highly for its comfort and finishing at the price.
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