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Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38vsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Super Chronomat Automatic 38
BreitlingSuper Chronomat Automatic 38
MSRP $11,100
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799
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Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38

Owners widely praise the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its unique 38mm size, beautiful dial, and highly polished case and bracelet. Some owners, however, note the bracelet would benefit from micro-adjustment for a better fit, and a few express concern that the case feels substantial. One owner reported inconsistent power reserve, barely reaching 36 hours, and poor timekeeping that persisted after service attempts. Overall, owners appreciate the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its striking aesthetics and distinctive sizing, despite some concerns regarding bracelet adjustability and reported timekeeping issues.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Super Chronomat Automatic 38100m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Super Chronomat Automatic 38$11,100
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.88mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,100
$799
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