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Breitling Navitimer AutomaticvsRolex Yacht-Master

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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 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Navitimer Automatic for its iconic design, rich history, and versatility for everyday wear. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the attractive blue and black dial, thinner bezel, and display caseback showcasing the decorated movement. Some owners find the dial busy but agree it looks better in person than in photos, with specific praise for the dial's index alignment and finishing. The 41mm case is noted for its wearability, though one owner found the ice blue dial underwhelming while captivated by other colorways. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Navitimer Automatic highly for its classic aesthetic and broad appeal at its price point.

Rolex Yacht-Master

The Rolex Yacht-Master is praised for its elegant and classy appearance, offering a better wearing experience and a more contoured fit to the wrist compared to some other Rolex sports models, with some owners finding its rhodium dial beautiful and preferring its smoother case lines and lug curvature. Owners consider the 37mm size a great summer watch with a comfortable, flat profile, though some find it too small for a man's wrist. The polished surfaces are noted to scratch easily, and the platinum bezel can tarnish over time, with some finding the dial aperture too small and the watch top-heavy. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Yacht-Master highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability, though its susceptibility to scratches and polarizing size are noted trade-offs.

From video reviewers

The chocolate dial is a standout feature. The movement accuracy is within chronometer standards.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Navitimer Automatic41mm
Yacht-Master37mm
Power Reserve
Navitimer Automatic38h
Yacht-Master55h
Water Resistance
Navitimer Automatic30m
Yacht-Master100m
MSRP
Navitimer Automatic$10,200
Yacht-Master$12,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug Width
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
Rolesium
Finish
Stainless steel
Everose Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and Everose gold
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Index

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
2236
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
55h
Jewels
0
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,200
$12,500
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