Breitling Super Chronomat 44 Four Year CalendarvsJaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel

Owners widely praise the Breitling Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar's versatile design for casual wear and the eye-catching dial, with one owner appreciating the view of the movement through the open caseback and Breitling's bezel construction. However, some owners find the 44mm case too large, and one owner reported significant accuracy issues ranging from +5 to +20 seconds per day and a power reserve closer to 36 hours, even after service. On balance, owners appreciate the watch's design and build quality, though concerns about case size and timekeeping accuracy are noted by a subset of users.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel is praised for its attractive new lacquered dials, sharp chronograph action, and premium feel, with owners noting exceptional finishing and a well-executed blue ombre dial. The automatic JLC 761 movement is cited with a 65-hour power reserve. Some reviewers and owners find the watch overpriced at $14,300 USD, with criticisms that it wears larger and thicker than its 42mm dimensions suggest, and some feel the design lacks an "X factor" or looks dated. Accuracy is reported as high, with one owner seeing +/- 1 second per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel highly for its striking dial and finishing, despite some reservations about its price and perceived size.