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Breitling Navitimer 32vsRolex Cosmograph Daytona

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Navitimer 32
BreitlingNavitimer 32
MSRP $25,600
Cosmograph Daytona
RolexCosmograph Daytona
MSRP $80,450
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Breitling Navitimer 32

Owners widely appreciate the Breitling Navitimer 32 for its classic design and attractive dials, with specific praise for the "black eye blue" and pistachio colorways. The watch's busy dial is surprisingly versatile for everyday wear, fitting well with both suits and jeans. However, owners strongly advise against any water exposure due to its very limited water resistance, citing non-screw-down pushers and a free-floating bezel as reasons for its sensitivity, making it unsuitable as a daily sports watch for some. Some owners also report issues with packaging and finishing on direct orders. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Navitimer 32 highly for its aesthetic appeal and classic design, despite its significant water resistance limitations.

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Owners widely praise the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona for its comfortable 40mm case, superior bracelet and clasp, and continuous movement improvements, with some finding it sleeker and more luxurious than alternatives. Reviewers note a subtly increased 40mm case size, balanced lugs, and a tweaked dial for improved legibility, incorporating a steel ring around the ceramic bezel. Some owners find the finishing not worth the MSRP for a steel sports watch, citing the hidden movement and subpar decorations, while others consider it absolutely not worth the current market price. Owners are split on dial preference, with some preferring the black dial for its sleekness and classiness, while others favor the white dial for its sporty, classic appearance and contrast. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its wearability and refined finishing, despite some finding the price steep.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Navitimer 3232mm
Cosmograph Daytona40mm
Power Reserve
Navitimer 32
Cosmograph Daytona72h
Water Resistance
Navitimer 3250m
Cosmograph Daytona100m
MSRP
Navitimer 32$25,600
Cosmograph Daytona$80,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
32mm
40mm
Thickness
8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
18 kt white gold
Finish
Stainless steel
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Turquoise
Indices
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling 77
4131
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
47
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,600
$80,450
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