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Breitling Navitimer 32vsRolex Datejust

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Navitimer 32
BreitlingNavitimer 32
MSRP $25,600
Datejust
RolexDatejust
MSRP $12,950
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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 Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Datejust for its versatile style, quality watchmaking, and historical significance, noting its robust elegance and aesthetic variety across numerous configurations. Some owners find the 36mm size cleaner, while others prefer the 41mm for larger wrists, though opinions vary on the latter's minute markers and bezel. The desirability of specific dial colors, such as blue and mint green, is frequently debated within the community, with some configurations like the fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet being highly sought after. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Datejust highly for its timeless design and configurability, making it a standout piece for both casual wearers and enthusiasts.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Navitimer 3232mm
Datejust31mm
Power Reserve
Navitimer 32
Datejust55h
Water Resistance
Navitimer 3250m
Datejust100m
MSRP
Navitimer 32$25,600
Datejust$12,950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
32mm
31mm
Thickness
8mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
White Rolesor
Finish
Stainless steel
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white 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
Light Green
Indices
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling 77
2236
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
55h
Jewels
0
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,600
$12,950
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