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Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38vsTudor Royal

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Super Chronomat Automatic 38
BreitlingSuper Chronomat Automatic 38
MSRP $11,100
Royal
TudorRoyal
MSRP $4,100
What people say

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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.

Tudor Royal

Owners widely praise the Tudor Royal's integrated bracelet, with many calling it the star of the watch, noting its excellent finishing and comfortable wearability, and several reviewers highlight its attractive value proposition starting under $3,000. Some owners find its Roman numerals and bezel lean dressy, while others appreciate its toned-down bezel and find the watch looks better in person. Accuracy figures range from +1 second per day to about -6 seconds per day, and the 38-hour power reserve is noted as a drawback by some. The lack of bracelet micro-adjustment makes achieving a perfect fit difficult for some owners, and the date window's placement is seen as a missed opportunity for better dial balance. Overall, owners rate the Tudor Royal highly for its bracelet finishing and value at the price.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838mm
Royal30mm
Power Reserve
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838h
Royal50h
Water Resistance
Super Chronomat Automatic 38100m
Royal100m
MSRP
Super Chronomat Automatic 38$11,100
Royal$4,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
30mm
Thickness
11.88mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
7mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
MT5201
Power Reserve
38h
50h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,100
$4,100
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