Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40vsLongines Record 40mm Gold

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Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40

Ref. A45340211G1A1·MSRP $5,950

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Longines Record 40mm Gold

Ref. L2.821.5.11.7·MSRP $4,450

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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

Record 40mm Gold

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

40mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

11.4mm

n/a

Water Resistance

Rated in meters.

100m

n/a

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

38h

n/a

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$5,950

$4,450

lowest

Movement

What drives the hands.

Breitling 45

Automatic

Spec

Premier Automatic Day Date 40

Record 40mm Gold

Case

6 specs

Thickness

11.41mm

n/a

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

Material

Stainless Steel

Gold / steel two-tone

Finish

Stainless steel

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

n/a

Caseback

n/a

Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

n/a

White matt

Indices

n/a

Applied

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Breitling 45

n/a

Power Reserve

38h

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Day-Date

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,950

$4,450

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Reviews

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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 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.

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Longines Record 40mm Gold

Owners widely praise the Longines Record 40mm Gold for its handsome vintage-inspired design, clean elegance, and beautiful white dial with Roman numerals and sharp blue hands. Reviewers and owners alike note the wearable 40mm case with balanced proportions, and many appreciate its chronometer-grade automatic movement and good timekeeping. Some owners report the movement rotor can be noisy and find the included leather strap stiff. A few owners find the 40mm case large for their wrist, and legibility is potentially challenging due to slim hands and no lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Record 40mm Gold highly for its elegant design and value proposition.