Breitling Top Time B01vsBreitling Superocean Automatic

The measurements

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Breitling Top Time B01 at true scale

Top Time B01

Breitling Superocean Automatic at true scale

Superocean Automatic

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Thickness

13.3mm

12.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

70h

highest

38h

MSRP

$7,650

lowest

$7,800

Movement

Breitling B01

Breitling Caliber 17

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.56mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
Finish
18k red gold
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Breitling Caliber 17
Power Reserve
70h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,650
$7,800

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side.

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Breitling Top Time B01

Owners widely praise the Breitling Top Time B01 for its handsome design and sharp finishing, with some calling it one of their favorite watches and sexier than alternatives. Reviewers note the in-house B01 movement, 41mm case that wears smaller than dimensions suggest, and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the blue dial that changes with light and unique details like a lightning bolt seconds hand or dials made from automotive paint chips. One owner notes the lug-to-lug length can be a concern for smaller wrists, suggesting an in-person try-on. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing +1/+2 seconds per day and another about -6 seconds per day. The Breitling Top Time B01 offers a 70-hour power reserve and a 5-year warranty. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Top Time B01 highly for its attractive design and the value of its in-house B01 movement.

From video reviewers

The in-house B01 chronograph movement with its 70-hour power reserve stands out as the defining strength, delivering substantial functionality and reliability across multiple variants. The compact proportions—ranging from 38mm to 41mm cases with lug-to-lug measurements between 44mm and 50mm—ensure comfortable wearability across different wrist sizes. Reviewer assessments diverged sharply on value, with one calling the £5,950 price point excellent value for the specifications, while others provided no pricing commentary.

Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its stunning aesthetics, with specific mentions of its blue ceramic bezel and white dial with blue accents, and the incredible, more interesting-in-person look of the bronze variant. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent build quality and comfortable bracelet, with one owner noting the slim profile and short lugs of a sibling variant make its larger case wear well. The ceramic bezel turns with satisfying clicks and is easy to operate, and the textured dial with chunky lumed hands offers legibility. Some owners find the approximately 42-hour power reserve inconvenient. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its striking design and robust build quality.

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